| 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 course consists of the basic concepts of soil science and the basic functions of soil. The students will understand the importance of soil quality on the crop production, and the sustainability utility of the nature soil. |
| 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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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Practicum |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
| Exercises |
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| Assignment |
| Written Presentation |
| Oral Presentation |
| Quiz |
| Attendance |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course introduction |
| Week 2 |
The soils around us |
| Week 3 |
The soils around us |
| Week 4 |
Formation of soils from parent material |
| Week 5 |
Formation of soils from parent material |
| Week 6 |
Soil architecture and physical properties |
| Week 7 |
Soil architecture and physical properties |
| Week 8 |
Soil classification |
| Week 9 |
Mid-term |
| Week 10 |
Soil classification |
| Week 11 |
The colloidal fraction |
| Week 12 |
The colloidal fraction and soil acidity |
| Week 13 |
Soil N (report) |
| Week 14 |
Soil P (report) |
| Week 15 |
Soil K (report) |
| Week 16 |
Final exam |
| Week 17 |
Self-learning week-class activity |
| Week 18 |
Self-learning week-class activity |
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| Evaluation |
Attendance and class activity: 20%
Mid-term: 25%
Final: 35%
Presentation: 20% |
| Textbook & other References |
| Ray R. Weil and Nyle C. Brady. 2017. The nature and properties of soils, 15th edition, Person Global Edition. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
| Thursday 10:00~12:00 |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 02.Zero Hunger 15.Life On Land | include experience courses：N |
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