SOSC 021
Soils and Soil Management
Course overview
You’ll be introduced to the nature and properties of soils, with an end goal of managing soil fertility for agricultural and horticultural production.
Course information
| Available semesters | Semester 1 2024 |
|---|---|
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $969.00 |
Please note: This course can’t be fully completed online as you will need to be on campus to complete some activities.
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the physical and chemical properties of a range of soils.
- Outline the various management strategies available to maintain the soil physical conditions for optimum production including irrigation, cultivation and drainage.
- Explain the key chemical aspects of soil fertility including essential nutrients and nutrient cycling.
- Understand the use of various fertilisers and demonstrate the ability to calculate correct nutrient and/or fertiliser application rates.
Course examiners
Roger McLenaghen
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
roger.mclenaghen@lincoln.ac.nz