Republic of the Philippines

SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Teacher Education
ACCESS, EJC Montilla, Tacurong City

First Semester, S.Y. 2020-2021

UNIVERSITY VISION UNIVERSITY OBJECTIVES

A trailblazer in Arts, Science and Technology in the region.
UNIVERSITY MISSION
The University shall give professional and technical training in Science
and Technology and shall provide advanced and specialized instruction in
literature, philosophy, arts and sciences besides providing for the promotion of
scientific and technological researches.
UNIVERSITY GOAL
To produce graduates with excellence and dignity in arts, science and
technology.
1. Enhance competency development, commitment, professionalism,
unity and true spirit of service for public accountability, transparency
and delivery of quality services;
2. Provide relevant programs and professional trainings that will respond
to the development needs of the region;
3. Strengthen local and international collaborations and partnerships
for orderless programs;
4. Develop a research culture among faculty and students;
5. Develop and promote environmentally-sound and market-driven
knowledge and technologies at par with international standards;
6. Promote research-based information and technologies for sustainable
development;
7. Enhance resource generation and mobilization to sustain financial
viability of the university.

The Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSEd) and Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEEd) Programs aim to produce dynamic secondary and elementary
teachers who can:

1|Page
n d
Introduction to Humanities/esl 2 Sem., SY 2019-20
 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES UNIVERSITY OBJECTIVES
A B C D E F G
a. Deliver relevant knowledge in different perspectives with higher level of literary, communication numeracy, ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕
critical thinking and learning skills;
b. Demonstrate competency-based instruction and training to diverse types of learners in his own fields of ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕
specialization in preparation for global competitiveness;
c. Produce researchers for cultural and educational advancements; ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕
d. Extend relevant programs in response to the needs of the community; ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕
e. Respond appropriately to the cultural diversity of the students for greater and effective learning development ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕ ∕
imbued with the University’s core values.

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number : Soil Sci 111
Course Title : Principles of Soil Science
Prerequisites : None
No. of Units : 3 units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory)

Course Description

Nature, Properties and Management of Soils.

Course Objectives:

At the end of the semester the students must be able to:

1. present to the students a unified view of the soil as a medium for plant growth and as a natural resource;
2. develop in the student skills in problem solving problems requiring the use of numerical data obtained from physical, chemical and biological experiments involving the
soil;
3. provide basic information about the role of plant nutrients so that the students will be able to recognize and diagnose soil problems associated with poor plant growth;
4. develop in the student the ability to apply the principles of soil management in the control of soil fertility, soil pH, and soil erosion; and

2|Page
n d
Introduction to Humanities/esl 2 Sem., SY 2019-20
 5. develop in the student the ability to interpret soil survey report.

Number of Hours: 2 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory

Content

Week Course Content/Subject Matter Teaching and Learning Assessment Task Resource Materials
Activities

1-2 I. ORIENTATION/ INTRODUCTION

3 II. DEFINITION AND COMPOSITION OF SOIL

A. Soil defined: edaphological and pedological

B. Fields of specialization in soil science
C. Composition of the soil
1. Air
2. Water
3. Organic matter
4. Mineral matter

D. Composition of the mineral matter

1. The three major fractions: sand, silt and clay
2. The clay fraction: crystalline and non-crystalline
components

E. Elemental Composition of the Earth’s crust

F. The essential nutrient elements

1. Macro and Micronutrients
2. Criteria of Essentiality
3. Ionic forms of nutrients

4-10 III. SOIL FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT

A. Soil forming rocks and minerals
1. Rocks and minerals: definition
2. Classes of rocks: igneous, sedimentary,
metamorphic
3. Mode of formation of igneous rock; entrusive,
extrusive
3|Page
n d
Introduction to Humanities/esl 2 Sem., SY 2019-20
 4. Other points of differences of igneous rocks: texture,
color, acidity
5. Examples of sedimentary, metamorphic and
igneous rocks
6. Primary vs Secondary minerals and examples of
each class

B. Weathering
1. Definition
2. Physical weathering: exfoliation and cracking due to
temperature changes, crystal growth, abrasion,
movement of earth’s crust, prying action of roots
3. Chemical weathering: hydrolysis, hydration,
oxidation, carbonation, solution

C. Soil formation
1. Factors of soil formation: climate, organisms, relief,
pare material, time

D. Soil development
1. Pedogenic processes: addition, losses, translocation
in the soil body
E. The Soil profile

11-18 IV. Physical Properties of Soils

A. Definition of physical properties

1. Texture, structure, bulk, particle density, porosity,
water holding capacity, hydraulic conductivity,
consistency and color

B. Soil texture
1. The twelve textural grades
2. Properties of sand, silt and clay: size ranges,
shapes, chemical composition, specific surface area
3. Significance of soil texture on soil fertility, crop
suitability, porosity/aeration, water relations, tillage
4. Soil texture determination: feel method, hydrometer
method, pipette method

4|Page
n d
Introduction to Humanities/esl 2 Sem., SY 2019-20
 C. Soil structure
1. Types: platy, prismatic and columnar, blocky and
sub-angular blocky, granular and crumby,
structureless
2. Cementing agents: O.M, lime, microbial gums, fine
clay
3. Soil management related to soil structure

D. Soil densities
1. Definition and formulas for B.D., P.D. and %
porosity
2. Factors affecting B.D.
3. Sample problems

E. Soil water
1. Importance of water
2. Properties of water
3. Forces affecting soil water retention and movement
cohesion, adhesion, osmotic pressure, capillary
forces
4. Soil moisture availability: field capacity, hygroscopic
coefficient, permanent wilting point
5. Soil moisture measurements
F. Soil consistency measurement

V. Chemical Properties and color

A. Soil Colloids
1. Definition
2. Classification and examples: organic and inorganic
B. Silicate Clays
1. Basic structural units: tetrahedron
2. Properties of silicate clays: expansion and
contraction (type), bonding, crystal size, specific
surface area, shape
3. Source of negative charges

C. Organic colloids
- Sources of negative charges
D. Factors affecting strength of absorption of ions in soil
colloids

5|Page
n d
Introduction to Humanities/esl 2 Sem., SY 2019-20
 E. Cation exchange capacity
F. Base saturation and exchangeable sodium percentage
(ESP)
G. Soil pH
1. Definition and significance
2. Sources of soil acidity
3. Kinds of acidity: active and reserve acidity
4. Buffering capacity
5. Effects on nutrient availability

H. Liming
1. Definition and examples of lime
2. Relative Neutralizing Value (RNV)
3. Sample problems

I. Soil Salinity and Sodicity

VI. Soil Organism and Organic matter

A. Kinds of soil organisms: Microorganisms and

macroorganisms
B. Bacteria: characteristics and classifications
1. Oxygen requirements: aerobic, anaerobic,
facultative
2. Energy and carbon requirements – antotrophic
(hototrophic and chemoautotro) and herotrophic
3. Temperature adaption – psychrophyllic,
mesophyllic, thermophyllic

C. Actinomycetes: characteristics and similarity and

difference from bacterial and fungi
D. Fungi: characteristics and unique adaptation to soil
conditions
E. Other organisms: viruses, protozoa, algal, worms,
insects, rodents
F. Beneficial activities of soil organisms
1. Decomposition of organic matter
2. Transformation of soil nutrients
3. Promoting soil aggregation through by-products of
their activities
4. Nitrogen fixation (rhizobia) and phosphorus

6|Page
n d
Introduction to Humanities/esl 2 Sem., SY 2019-20
 solubilization (mychorrhiza)
G. Composition of organic matter: carbohydrates, proteins,
lignins, fats, waxes and tannins

H. Organic matter decomposition and end products

1. Aerobic (oxidative) decomposition
2. Anaerobic (fermentation) decomposition
I. Transformation of Nitrogen
1. Mineralization, ammonification, nitrification,
denitrification, immobilization, ammonia
volatilization, leaching
J. Effects of inorganic matter on soil properties

VII. Nature, properties and management of Soils

A. Definition
B. Essential nutrients
1. Criteria of essentiality
2. Available forms and functions of nutrients in plants
3. Methods of assessing soil fertility status
4. Fertilizer nutrients: their properties and usage
5. Fertilizer computation
6. Causes of decline in soil fertility

Grading System:
Midterm/Final

Exam - 40%
Portfolio/Artwork - 30%
Oral/written recitation - 10%
Attendance - 5%
Quizzes - 15%

7|Page
n d
Introduction to Humanities/esl 2 Sem., SY 2019-20
References:

Doris, V., et.al (2014). Introduction to Humanities, National Book Store

Henry, M. (2012). Discovering the Humanities, Pearson, New Jersey, USA
Sanchez, C., et. al., (2012). Introduction to Humanities (revised edition) Manila City Rex Book Store

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

ESTHER S. LANCITA MARVIN T. FERMASE NATHANIEL D. NAANEP, AE/CE

Instructor Program Chairman Dean, College of Teacher Education

8|Page
n d
Introduction to Humanities/esl 2 Sem., SY 2019-20
Course Number: AGR 111

INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Esther S. Lancita

This is to certify that I have received a copy of the Course Syllabus containing outlines of Lecture and Laboratory and that this has been explained to me. I have read the
entire syllabus and agree to do my best to follow all criteria as stated.

Sign: ___________________________ Date: __________________

Please download this file, type your name on the lines as an electronic signature, and upload it in the syllabus folder in module 1 on canvas. Due Monday, Sept 3. Thank you.

9|Page
n d
Introduction to Humanities/esl 2 Sem., SY 2019-20