Basics of Soil Science

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Udemy

Acquire a fundamental understanding of the principles and strategies associated with soil science.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 1799

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The field of soil science investigates the biological, chemical, physical, and fertility characteristics of soils as well as how they are formed, classified, and documented, and how these characteristics relate to how soils are used and managed. The Basics of Soil Science certification course is designed by Chandrika Varadachari - Chief Technology Officer & Research Scientist, which is presented by Udemy for candidates who want to study agriculture or environmental sciences to broaden their knowledge about soils.

Basics of Soil Science online provides a basic overview of all the main concepts and terminologies of every part of the soil and discusses the basic concepts concerned with soil science. Basics of Soil Science online training contains 4 hours of pre-recorded sessions supported by 25 downloadable study materials which discuss topics like soil genesis, soil mineralogy, soil classification, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology, soil fertility, and approaches for soil nutrient management.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 4 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • 25 downloadable resources
  • Quizzes

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access
  • Accessible on mobile devices and tv

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 1,799
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Knowledge of agricultural practices

After completing the Basics of Soil Science online certification, candidates will gain an in-depth understanding of various types of soil and will acquire an introductory understanding of soil science. Candidates will explore the strategies associated with soil nutrient management and soil classification. Candidates will also learn the basics of soil chemistry, soil physics, soil genesis, soil mineralogy, soil biology, and soil fertility, as well as how to use various tools to check for the existence of soil organic matter.

The syllabus

Introduction

  • Introduction

Overview

  • Overview

Soil Chemistry

  • 3.1 Soil pH and conductivity.
  • 3.2. Ion exchange
  • Quiz- Soil chemistry
  • 3.3. Fixation reactions
  • 3.4. Redox reactions
  • Quiz-Soil Chemistry

Soil Mineralogy

  • Primary & secondary minerals
  • Clay minerals
  • Properties of clays
  • Identification of soil Clays

Soil organic matter

  • Soil organic matter
  • Soil organic matter

Soil Physics

  • Soil texture & structure
  • Soil water
  • Soil air & soil temperature
  • Soil Physics

Soil Biology

  • Organisms in soil & soil fungi
  • Soil bacteria
  • Soil algae and actinomycetes
  • Soil fauna
  • Soil nutrient cycling
  • Soil Biology

Soil fertility

  • Essential plant nutrients
  • Nutrient availability & soil testing
  • Field experiments
  • Soil Fertility

Soil nutrient management

  • NPK fertilizers
  • Secondary & micronutrient fertilizers
  • Organic & biofertilizers
  • Soil Nutrient Management

Soil Genesis & classification

  • Weathering
  • Soil formation
  • USDA soil taxonomy
  • Soil Genesis & Classification

Conclusion

  • Conclusions

Instructors

Ms Chandrika Varadachari
Research Scientist
Freelancer

Ph.D

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