Course materials : Agronomy 1
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Date
2026
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Faculty of Sciences
Abstract
The student should understand the concepts and terminology related to water and different
types of soils, methods of study and analysis correlated with various ecosystems.
Recommended Prerequisite Knowledge:
(Succinct description of required knowledge to follow this teaching - Maximum 2 lines).
Tutorials:
1. Relationships between measurement units used in soil sciences (Review and exercises
on methods for preparing analysis solutions; unit conversion exercises).
2. Exercises on the physical aspect of soil (three-phase system).
3. Slideshow session (different soil types according to CPCS and USDA classifications).
Practical Work:
1. Mechanical analysis of soils (textural triangles).
2. Soil moisture and pH measurement and density measurement.
3. Total limestone content determination (Calcimetry) and/or organic matter content determination.
Assessment Method:
Continuous assessment and semester examination.