| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| The class consists of the basic concepts, experiments, and the farming practice of sustainable agriculture. The course will facilitate the students to obtain some practical concepts towards soils and fertilizers. |
| 1. Basic knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture |
| 2.Basic knowledge and skills in agribusiness |
| 3.Awareness of international situations and global service |
| 4.Using English as the means for communication |
| 5.Service-orientated entrepreneurship |
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| Lecturing |
| Practicum |
| Discussion |
| topic Discussion/Production |
| Networking/Distance Education |
| Visit |
| Exercises |
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| Quiz |
| Oral Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Written Presentation |
| Assignment |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course introduction |
| Week 2 |
Soils and fertilizers |
| Week 3 |
Soils and fertilizers |
| Week 4 |
Soils and fertilizers |
| Week 5 |
Soils and fertilizers |
| Week 6 |
Report (Introduce the rice we eat, introduce the fertilization for the rice) |
| Week 7 |
Report (Introduce the rice we eat, introduce the fertilization for the rice) |
| Week 8 |
Field trip and soil sampling |
| Week 9 |
Mid-term |
| Week 10 |
The making of compost, the making of liquid fertilizer |
| Week 11 |
Farming project and discussion (1) Field trip and soil sampling |
| Week 12 |
Farming project and discussion (2) soil pH EC |
| Week 13 |
Farming project and discussion (3) soil texture |
| Week 14 |
Farming project and discussion (4) soil P test |
| Week 15 |
Farming project and discussion (5) soil microbe preparation |
| Week 16 |
Farming project and discussion (6) soil microbe isolation and streaking |
| Week 17 |
Self-learning week-class activity |
| Week 18 |
Final report |
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| Evaluation |
Attendance and class activity: 25%
Mid-term report: 20% (5/6 students a Group)
Mid-term exam: 25%
Final Report: 30% |
| Textbook & other References |
Weil, R.R., Brady, N.C. 2017. The nature and properties of soils. Pearson.
Plaster, E.J. 2014. Soil science and management. Delmar, Cengage Learning.
Carter, M.R., Gregorich, E.G. 2008. Soil sampling and methods of analysis. CRC Press.
Motsara, M.R., Roy, R.N. 2008. Guide to laboratory establishment for plant nutrient analysis. FAO.
Cappuccino, J.G., Sherman, N. 2014. Microbiology: a laboratory manual. Pearson.
Nandwani, D. Organic farming for sustainable agriculture. Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, vol 9. Springer, Cham. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
| Thursday 10:00~12:00 |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 02.Zero Hunger 13.Climate Action | include experience courses：Y |
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