NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 永續農業與實作(2082)
(Eng.) Sustainable Farming and Practices
Offering Dept International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher CHEN WEN CHING
Department International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description The course is divided into two sections. Before mid-term, we will have some brief introduction of the concept and knowledge of soils and fertilizers. After mid-term, we will conduct some basic experiments about soil science.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
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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30
Lecturing
Practicum
Discussion
topic Discussion/Production
Networking/Distance Education
Visit
Exercises
Quiz
Oral Presentation
Attendance
Written Presentation
Assignment
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
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

Office Hours
Thursday 10:00~12:00
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
02.Zero Hunger   13.Climate Actioninclude experience courses:Y
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Update Date, year/month/day:None Printed Date, year/month/day:2024 / 10 / 07
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