NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 土壤學(1069)
(Eng.) Soil Science
Offering Dept International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher CHEN WEN CHING
Department International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description The class consists of the basic concepts of soil science, which is essential to the lives on earth.
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 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
Assignment
Written Presentation
Oral Presentation
Quiz
Attendance
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
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

Office Hours
Thursday 10:00~12:00
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
02.Zero Hunger   15.Life On Landinclude experience courses:N
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Update Date, year/month/day:2024/08/02 10:31:38 Printed Date, year/month/day:2024 / 10 / 11
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