SAMPLE OR SUGGESTED CURRICULUM ALIGNED TO OUTCOMES-BASED

EDUCATION (OBE) FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE

PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS
I.

Program Description
1.1

Degree Name

The degree program shall be called Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA).

1.2 Nature of Field of Study
Agriculture is the science and practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for
the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, fiber, and other
products. Agriculture covers six fields of study, namely: crop science; animal
science; soil science; crop protection; economics and marketing; and agricultural
extension and communication.
1.3 Program Educational Objectives/Program Goals
The BSA program aims to educate students in the scientific habit of thought and
entrepreneurial skills and prepare them to become globally competitive professionals
with entry-level competencies in technical agriculture. It emphasizes the processes
and techniques of identifying, diagnosing and analyzing problems and in designing,
packaging and applying technologies needed in the development and conservation of
the agriculture and food system resources.
1.4 Specific Professions and Allied Fields/careers/occupation for graduates
BSA is closely related to the fields of agricultural engineering, agribusiness,
agroforestry, animal science and animal husbandry.
II.

Program Outcomes
The minimum standards for the BS Agriculture program are expressed in the
following minimum set of program outcomes:
2.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools
a) Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF
level 6 descriptor);
b) Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
c) Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
(PQF level 6 descriptor);
d) Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities;
e) Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage (based on RA
7722);

2.2 Common to the discipline (Agriculture Education: BS Agriculture, BS

Fisheries, BS Forestry and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
f) Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific fields in the study of agriculture;
g) Formulate and implement of agricultural developments plans and programs;
2.3 Specific to sub-discipline and a major
h) Apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities;
i) Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and sustainability in
the context of national, regional, and global developments;
j) Engage in agricultural production and post-production activities;
k) Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower
development for agriculture
l) Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture-related
problems;
2.4 Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO 46 s 2012
1. For professional institutions: a service orientation in ones profession
2. For colleges: an ability to participate in various types of employment, development
activities, and public discourses particularly in response to the needs of the
communities one serves
3. For universities: an ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in
research and development projects
Graduates of State Universities and Colleges must, in addition, have the
competencies to support national, regional and local development plans. (RA 7722)
A PHEI, at its option, may adopt mission-related program outcomes that are not
included in the minimum set.
III.

Sample Performance Indicators

Performance Indicators are specific, measurable statements identifying

performance(s) required to meet the outcome; confirmable through evidence.
PROGRAM OUTCOME
1. Specific to a sub-discipline and a
major
h) Apply scientific method in the conduct of
research activities
i) Understand and apply the concepts of
agricultural productivity and sustainability
in the context of national, regional and
global developments;

the

SAMPLE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. Write research proposals

2. Conceptualize and implement scientific
research
1. Conduct seminars and workshops on
agricultural productivity and
sustainability
2. Write articles on agricultural productivity
and sustainability

3. Formulate and design agricultural

projects capturing national, regional, and
global developmental requirements
j)Engage in agricultural production and
post-production/ post-harvest handling
activities

1. Demonstrate and apply the basic

principles in the production of crops
and animals
2. Apply basic agricultural management
practices
3. Practice and demonstrate sound post
production and value adding strategies

k) Promote sound agricultural technologies

to various clients and in the manpower
development in agriculture

1. Conduct on farm trials

2. Act as resources persons and
facilitators in the conduct of training
programs
3. Serve as role model in the practice of
agriculture as a profession

l) Employ relevant tools in information

technology in solving agriculture-related
problems

1. Use of IT tools in instruction, research,

extension and project implementation

The program outcomes from (h) to (l) set the minimum requirements for a graduate of the
B.S. Agriculture program. PHEIs/LUCs/SUCs may add additional outcomes as necessary
and appropriate.
CURRICULUM
I.

Curriculum Description

The BSA curriculum is based on competency standards for agriculture. It emphasizes

carrying out the science, art, ethics, management and entrepreneurial business in the
production, processing and marketing of plants, animals and other organisms utilized for
food, fiber, recreation, biomedicine, industrial and other purposes within the context of
integrated and sustainable agriculture resource systems.
II.

Sample Curriculum

2.1 Components:
a)

General Education Courses- 74 Units

General Education Courses and legislated courses shall follow the existing requirements
of CHED in accordance with CHED Memorandum Order No. 59, series 1996 (GEC-B: 51
units).

1. Language and Humanities - 21 Units

a. English
1. English 1 Study and Thinking Skills in English
2. English 2 Writing in the Discipline
b. Filipino
1. Filipino 1 Sining Pakikipagtalastasan
2. Filipino 2 Pagbasa at Pagsulat sa
Ibat-Ibang Disiplina
c. Humanities
1. Hum 1 - Introduction to Humanities
2. Hum 2 - The Literatures of the Philippines
3. Hum 3 - Philosophy and Ethics
2. Mathematics and Natural Science - 24 Units
a. Mathematics
1. Math 1 - College Algebra
2. Math 2 - Plane Trigonometry
b. Statistics I
c. Natural Sciences
1. Nat. Sci. 1 General Biology
2. Nat. Sci. 2 - General Chemistry
3. Nat. Sci. 3 - Physics I
d. Basic Computer Concept and Application

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

3
3
3
4
5
3
3

3. Social Sciences - 12 Units

a. Soc. Sci. 1 - General Economics and Taxation
3
b. Soc. Sci. 2 - Philippine History, Govt and Politics
3
c. Soc. Sci. 3 - Society and Culture with Family Planning 3
d. Soc. Sci.4 Psychology and Anthropology
3
4. Life and Works of Rizal - 3 Units
5. Physical Education (PE) - (8)
6. National Service and Training Program (NSTP) - (6)
b) Fundamental Agriculture courses - 49 Units
1. Crop Science
a. Crop Science 1 Principles of Crop Production
b. Crop Science 2 Practices of Crop Production
2. Crop Protection
a. Crop Protection 1 Principles of Crop Protection
b. Crop Protection 2 Approaches and Practices in
Pest Management
3. Animal Science
a. Animal Science 1 Introduction to Animal Science
b. Animal Science 2 Introduction to Livestock and
Poultry Production
4. Soil Science
a. Soil Science 1 Principles of Soil Science
b. Soil Science 2 Soil Fertility Conservation and
Management
5. Agricultural Extension and Communication
6. Agricultural Economics and Marketing
7. Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

3
3
3
3

3
3

3
3
3
3
3

8. Introduction to Agriculture
9. Fundamentals of Agricultural Engineering
10. Genetics
11. Biotechnology and Society
12. Introduction to Ecological Agriculture
13. Methods of Agricultural Research

1
3
3
3
3
3

c) Core Courses - 39 Units

1. Post Harvest Handling and Seed Technology
2. Principles and Practices of Plant Breeding,
Propagation and Nursery Management
3. Beneficial Arthropods and Micro Organism
4. General Physiology and Toxicology
5. Animal Nutrition And Feeding
6. Slaughter of Animals and Processing of Their Products
7. Soil Survey, Classification and Land Use
8. Management of Extension Programs
9. Basics of Project Study and Development
10. Agricultural Policy and Development
11. Agribusiness Commodity Systems
12. Financial Management for Agri-based Enterprise
13. Seminar A
14. Seminar B
15. Colloquium

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1

d) Institutions may opt for specialization HEIs have the flexibility to pursue
specialization. In each identified specialization, 12 units of major courses relevant
to the specialization may be substituted from the 12 units of core courses.
However, schools which will opt for specialization should make sure there is
sufficient technical expertise, technologies and resources available.
e) Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice - 6 Units
1. Special Topics Related to Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice
2. Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice
f) Sum total of units of the Curriculum
General Education
Fundamental Agriculture
Core Courses
Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice
Total Number of Units
2.2.

3
3

74 units
49 units
39 units
6 units
168 units

Program of Study

The institution may enrich the sample/model program of study depending on the needs of
the industry, provided that all prescribed courses/competencies required in the
curriculum outline are offered and prerequisites and co-requisites are observed.

First Year

Unit
s

Lect
Hrs.

Lab.
Hrs.

Unit
s

Lect
Hrs.

Lab.
Hrs.

Introduction to
Agriculture

Soil Science 1
Principles of Soil Science

English 1 Study and

Thinking Skills in English

Soc. Sci. 1 - Society and

Culture with Family
Planning

Nat. Sci. 1 General

Biology

Animal Science 1
Introduction to Animal
Science

Math 1 - College Algebra

Crop Science 1
Principles of Crop
Production

Agricultural Extension
and Communication

Math 2 - Plane
Trigonometry

Nat. Sci. 2 - General

Chemistry

English 2 Writing in the

Discipline

15

Unit
s

Lect
Hrs.

Lab.
Hrs.

First Semester

Second Semester

PE 1

(2)

PE 2

(2)

NSTP

(3)

NSTP

(3)

Total

24

Total

23

15

12

Summer
Practicum (Skills Development): 6 units or equivalent to 240 hrs
Second Year

Units

Lect
Hrs.

Lab.
Hrs.

Soc. Sci. 2 - Philippine

History, Government
and Politics

Nat. Sci. 3 Physics I

Hum 1 - Introduction to
Humanities

Soc. Sci. 3 - General

Economics and Taxation

Crop Protection 1
Principles of Crop

Crop Protection 2
Approaches and
Practices in Pest

First Semester

Second Semester

Protection

management

Animal Science 2 Introduction to

Livestock and Poultry
Production

Agricultural Economics
and Marketing

Crop Science 2
Practices of Crop
Production

Slaughter of Animals and

Processing of Their
Products

Basic Computer
Concept and
Application

Introduction to Ecological
Agriculture

Post Harvest Handling

and Seed Technology

Introduction to Enterprise
and Entrepreneurship

15

18

PE 3

(2)

Total

23

16

15

PE 4

(2)

Total

23

All students who satisfactorily completed the first two (2) years shall be awarded the
Certificate of Agriculture Science (CAS) which the students may use for immediate employment or
application for TESDA Skills Certification subject to the requirement of the specific TESDA Training
Regulation being applied for (See Attachment B for matrix of equivalencies).
Third Year
First Semester

Units

Lect
.Hrs

Lab.
Hrs.

Unit
s

Lect
.Hrs

Lab.
Hrs.

Hum 2 - The Literatures

of the Philippines

Soc. Sci.4 Psychology

and Anthropology

Statistics I

Filipino 2 Pagbasa at
Pagsulat sa Ibat-Ibang
Disiplina

Filipino 1 Sining
Pakikipagtalastasan

Genetics

Hum 3 - Philosophy
and Ethics

Principles and Practices

of Plant Breeding,
Propagation And Nursery
Management

Methods of Agricultural
Research

General Physiology and

Toxicology

Soil Science 2 Soil

Fertility Conservation

Animal Nutrition And

Second Semester

and Management

Feeding

Beneficial Arthropods
and Micro Organism

Soil Survey, Classification

and Land Use

Total

21

17

12

Total

21

16

15

Unit
s

Lect
.
Hrs.

Lab.
Hrs.

Life and Works of Rizal

Fourth Year
First Semester

Units

Lect
.
Hrs.

Lab.
Hrs.

Special Topics Related

to Thesis or
Practicum/Field
Practice

Seminar A

Thesis or Practicum/Field
Practice

Seminar B

Agribusiness Commodity
Systems

Colloquium

Financial management
for Agri-based Enterprise

Agricultural Engineering
- Fundamentals of

Total

12

Biotechnology and
Society

Management of
Extension Programs

Basics of Project Study

and Development

Agricultural Policy and

Development

Total

21

16

Ag. Eng. - 1

Second Semester

III.

Sample Curriculum Map

Curriculum map is a matrix relating all the courses listed in the program curriculum
with one or more of the declared program outcomes.
The HEIs/LUCs/SUCs shall create a complete curriculum map of their current
existing BS Agriculture Curriculum. Refer to Figure 1 for a sample curriculum map
that relates all the courses in the sample curriculum with the minimum set of program
outcomes.
Figure 1 Sample Curriculum Mapping
The graduate of the BS Agriculture program should have developed the ability to:
a)Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF
level 6 descriptor);
b)Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
c)Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
(PQF level 6 descriptor);
d)Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities;
e)Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage (based on RA 722);
f) Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific fields in the study of agriculture;
g)Participate in the formulation and implementation of agricultural developments
plans and programs;
h)Apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities;
i) Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and sustainability in
the context of national, regional, and global developments;
j) Engage in agricultural production and post-production activities;
k) Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower
development for agriculture
l) Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture-related
problems;

Legend:
I- Introduce
P- Practice
D- Demonstrate
Fundamental Agriculture Courses
RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOME
COURSE
a b c d e
f
g
h
i
J
k
a. Crop Science
Crop Science 1 Principles of
Crop Production
Crop Science 2 Practices of
Crop Production
b. Crop Protection

Crop Protection 1 Principles of

Crop Protection
Crop Protection 2 Approaches
and Practices in Pest
Management
c. Animal Science

P
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I

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P

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P

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P

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P

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P

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P

K
P

l
I

Animal Science 1 Introduction to

Animal Science
Animal Science 2 introduction to
Livestock and Poultry
Production
Fundamental Agriculture Courses

COURSE

d. Soil Science
Soil Science 1 Principles of Soil
Science
Soil Science 2 Soil Fertility
Conservation and Management
e. Agricultural Extension and
Communication
f. Agricultural Economics and
Marketing
g. Introduction to Enterprise and
Entrepreneurship
h. Introduction to Agriculture
i. Fundamentals of Agricultural
Engineering
j. Genetics
k. Biotechnology and Society
l. Introduction to Ecological
Agriculture
m. Methods of Agricultural
Research
Core Courses
COURSE
Post Harvest Handling and Seed
Technology
Principles and Practices of Plant
Breeding
Propagation and Nursery
Management

d e

Beneficial Arthropods and Micro

Organism
General Physiology and
Toxicology
Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Slaughter of Animals and
Processing of Their Products
Soil Survey, Classification and
Land Use
Management of Extension
Programs
Basics of Project Study and
Development
Agricultural Policy and
Development
Agribusiness Commodity Systems
Financial Management for Agribased Enterprise
Practicum/Thesis
Seminar A
Colloquium
Seminar B

IV.

P
-

P
P

P
I

P
I

P
P

I
P

I
P

P
P

D
P
I
P

D
D
P
D

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P
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D
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D
D
D

Sample Means of Curriculum Delivery

The BS Agriculture curriculum adheres to a learner-centered paradigm. It begins
with clearly stated competencies students must acquire and demonstrate at the end
of the four-year program. Appropriate teaching-learning strategies facilitate the
acquisition of these competencies. Under this paradigm, students are the subject of
the learning process enabling them to achieve their full potential. The teachinglearning process is interactive, participatory, collaborative and experiential. The
teacher is a mentor, facilitator and collaborator.
The following methodologies/strategies may be used: (Based on the sample means
of curriculum delivery)
1. Lecture /Discussion- the teacher serves as mentor facilitator. He introduces the
topic with a background lecture then catalyze interactive learning discussion /
problem solving as appropriate.
2. Library Research and Term Paper Presentation - a student will pick up a topic
related to the subject, research the global development/ global perspectives and
present a paper in class to allow intellectual discussion and knowledge sharing
3. Case Study Research individual mini research to allow students to generate
data as a vehicle for problem solving and critical thinking
4. Field Tours and Farm Visits- visits of modern farms and specialty farms (organic
agriculture and ecotourism farms) to allow better appreciation and of principles
and concepts discussed in class

5. Multimedia Instruction integrating various forms of instruction for better

communication of concepts and ideas and to allow students a working
experience and be comfortable with various multi media forms
6. Farm Practice and or Thesis project a mentor guided research as a
requirement for graduation. The part of the program allows students to
appreciate, experience and integrate all concepts and principles learned in class
to solve specific problem.
V.

Sample Syllabi for Selected Core Agriculture Courses

Course Name
Course Description

: Animal Science 2 Introduction to Livestock and Poultry production

: Fundamental principles of poultry and livestock production and
management practices including breeds and
breeding, slaughtering, processing and marketing of farm animals and
their products/by products, and waste
management.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

At the end of the course the students are expected to:
1. Characterize the Philippines livestock and poultry industries, their
role in the food chain, production systems, problems and
prospects;
2. Understand the definition of the various technical terms associated
with livestock and poultry;
3. Distinguish the different breeds of livestock and poultry with
emphasis on those that are locally adaptive;
4. Discuss and apply the basic management requirements in raising
poultry (layers, broilers, and other poultry species;
5. Explain the basic principles in stock selection, breeding and
reproduction;
6. Describe the techniques in handling animals prior to
slaughter/dressing, slaughtering and meat fabrication;
7. Be familiar with animal product processing;
8. Describe the methods of marketing animals, their products and byproducts; and,
9. Discuss ways of managing animal wastes.

Constructive Alignments of Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs), Teaching and Learning Activities
(TLAs) and Assessment Tasks (ATs)
Course Intended
Learning

Topics

Teaching and
Learning

Resources

Assessment
Methods

Outcomes (ILOs)

Understand the
characteristics of the
poultry & livestock
industries, status,
roles, production
systems, their

Activities
(TLAs)
Current statuses of
the different poultry
and livestock
industries in the
Philippines;
Roles or functions

Video
presentation/film
showing;
Lecturediscussion;

LCD, laptop, lab

manuals,
animal field
projects,

Quizzes, 1-hr &

Term
examinations,
Graded
laboratory
exercises;

problems and
prospects;

of animals;

Field trip;

Production
systems;

Laboratory
exercises

Graded Trip
Report

Problems and
prospects.

Understand the
definitions of poultry
and livestock-related
technical terms

Definition of basic
technical terms
associated with the
various domestic
animals such as
poultry, and other
poultry species,
swine, cattle,
carabao, goat,
sheep,

Lecturediscussion;

LCD; Laptop;

Locally
developed
exams
(Quizzes, 1-hr.
& term exams)

Distinguish the
different breeds of
poultry and livestock
with emphasis on
locally adaptive ones

Different breeds of
poultry and other
poultry species;
Breeds of Cattle
(Beef & Dairy);
Breeds of Buffalo;
Breeds of Goats
and Sheep

Video/film
showing;
LectureDiscussion;

LCD; Laptop;
Bus for Field
trip; Video
Camera;

Practical exam
(breed
identification
thru pictures or
real animals in
projects);

Basic management
requirements of:

LectureDiscussion;

a. Poultry
(layers &
broilers)
b. Cattle
c. Buffalo
d. Goats
e. Sheep
f. Others

Laboratory
exercises;

Bases in selecting
animals for
breeding; Breeding
systems;
Reproductive
phenomena;
Reproductive
problems;

LectureDiscussion;

Discuss and apply the

basic management
requirements in raising
poultry and livestock

Explain the basic

principles in stock
selection, breeding
systems and
reproduction

Visit to Animal
Projects;

Quizzes; 1-hr
&Term Exams.

Laboratory
Exercises

Demonstration

Laboratory
exercises
Demonstration

LCD; Laptop;
Brooders;
Incubators,
Animals;
Castration
equipment,
Dehorning
Equipment,
Syringes,
Needles,
Antibiotics, etc.

Quizzes, 1-hr &

Term exams,
Lab. Exercises
Report;

LCD, Laptop, AI
equipment and
paraphernalia,
Microscope,
Preserved
specimens
associated with
reproductive
failures; Live
animal for demo

Quizzes, Onehour &Term

exams, Graded
lab reports,

in AI;
Specimens on
Reproductive
organs;
Describe the
techniques in Handling
Animals Prior to
Slaughter, Procedure
in
Slaughtering/Dressing
and Meat Fabrication

Tips in handling
animals prior to
slaughtering;
procedure in
slaughtering and
dressing; meat
fabrication;

LectureDiscussion;
Demonstration;

Understand the
process of Animal
Product Processing
Methods

Basic methods in
processing animal
products and
samples of
processed products

Demonstration;
LectureDiscussion,

LCD; Laptop;
Processing
equipment;
Sample of
processed
animal products

Graded exams
(quizzes, term
exams, onehour exams)

Describe the methods

of marketing animals,
their products and byproducts;

Market grades;
marketing methods
& strategies;
Packaging;

Market survey
to identify
various animal
products;
Packaging
methods

LCD; LectureDiscussion

Graded exams
(quizzes, 1hr./Term
exams; Graded
market survey
group report

Discuss desirable
ways of managing
animal wastes

Kinds of animal
wastes; Methods of
handling or
managing

Conduct survey
on what are
their wastes and
how are they
managed.

Field
visit/survey

Visit to
Slaughter house

COURSE NAME:

SO 101- PRINCIPLES OF SOIL

SCIENCE

COURSE
DESCRIPTION

Nature, Properties and

Management of Soils

COURSE CREDITS

3 UNITS

CONTACT
HOURS/WEEK

LEC - 2 HRS/WEEK, LAB 2.5

HRS/WEEK

PREREQUISITE

CHEMISTRY 101

COURSE OUTCOME

TOPIC

TEACHING
LEARNING
ACTIVITY

LCD; Laptop;
Animal
specimens;
Slaughtering
equipment;

Graded exams
(quizzes, onehour and term
exams);
Trip report

Video/film
presentation

RESOURCES

Field survey
group report;
Graded exams
(Quizzes, 1hr./Term
Exams.)

ASSESSMENT

Unified view of the soil

as a medium for plant
growth and as a
natural resource

1. Importance of
soil as a natural
resource and as a
medium for plant
growth
2. Definition and
composition of soil
3. Soil Formation
and development

lecture with
discussion,
laboratory
exposure, Film
showing

LCD, laptop,
lab manuals,
lab equipment

quiz, term
exam, graded
recitation

lecture with
discussion,
laboratory
exposure,
problem solving
activity

LCD, laptop,
lab manuals,
lab equipment

quiz, term
exam, graded
recitation

lecture with
discussion,
laboratory
exposure,
problem solving
activity

LCD, laptop,
lab manuals,
lab equipment

quiz, term
exam, graded
recitation

4. soil-forming
minerals and rocks
5. weathering
6. The soil profile
Develop skills in
solving problems
requiring the use of
numerical data
obtained from
physical, chemical and
biological experiments
involving the soil

7. PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES OF
SOILS
8. Soil Texture
9. Soil Structure
10. Soil Densities
11. Soil Water
12. Soil
Consistency and
color
13. CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES OF
SOILS ( Soil
colloids, silicate
clays, organic
colloids, CEC, Soil
pH, Liming, soil
salinity and sodicity
14. Soil Colloids
15. Silcate clays
16. organic colloids

17CEC
18. Soil pH
19. Liming
20. salinity and
sodicity
21. Soil Organisms
and organic matter
Understand basic
information about the
role of plant nutrients
and diagnose soil
problems associated
with poor plant growth

22. Nature,
Properties and
Management of
soils

23. Essential
nutrient elements
10. Transformation
of nutrients in soils
11. Methods of
assessing the
fertility status of
soils

lecture with
discussion,
laboratory
exposure,
problem solving
activity

LCD, laptop,
lab manuals,
lab equipment

quiz, term
exam, graded
recitation