Practical: Soil Analysis

Paper Code: 
25CENV 102
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Give hands-on experience to the students in exercises dealing with soil sampling and analysis
  2. Acquaint with conservation measures taken to conserve biodiversity and wildlife

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

CourseTitle

25CENV 102

 

Practical

Upon     completion     of     this

Practical course, the students

will:

CO7:     Examine    the    physical,

chemical and biological properties

of soil.

CO8: Analyze the effects of

chemical, biological, and physical

properties that   affect   nutrient

availability, water availability, root zone aeration, land use, and

environmental    sustainability    of

soil resources.

CO9: Critically examine the soil

characteristics that affect plant

growth and development.

CO10: Appraise the problems related to wildlife conservation and management through fact file making and map plotting.

CO11: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach              in teaching: Conduction of practical exercises Interpretation of results obtained after conduction

Learning activities for the students: Preparation    of    flow charts for conduction of practical exercises, Interpretation          of results according to the    given     samples, Field       Visit,       Map Activity,        Browsing through     informative portals such as ENVIS

Preparation    of practical records Preparation    of Fact File and Visit Report Viva Voce

Class Test Semester    End Examination

 

Soil Analysis

  • Determination of moisture percentage
  • Determination of organic carbon
  • Determination of pH
  • Qualitative estimation of Nitrate
  • Qualitative estimation of Phosphate
  • Determination of bulk density
  • Determination of porosity
  • Determination of water holding capacity of soil
  • Determination of conductivity of soil
  • Test for the presence of carbonate and deficiency of replaceable bases.
  • Test for the presence of inorganic salts.

Preparation of Green File comprising of news articles, facts, reviews, etc related to the environment.

Note: Any other practical exercise (related to theory) may be conducted besides the ones mentioned above.

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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