The objective of the Soil physics course is to enable the student to understand the principles
used in studying the physics and mechanics of soil in the field and laboratory, as well as the concepts
of practical physical analysis of soil. This course also
describes the relationship between the physical properties of soil and other
sciences of soil science.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A.1. Understand
the fundamental theories of soil physical properties and how to apply the
gained knowledge in practical.
A.2. Ability to carry out soil physical analysis in both
lab and field to determine soil physical properties.
A.3. Understand the fundamental laws that describe the
movement of water, gas and heat flow in the soil and equations govern this flow.
A.4. The effect of soil physical properties on crop
growth, development and yield.
A.5. Understand soil behavior and its effect on the
selection of proper agricultural machinery for soil cultivation.
B. Mental skills
B.1. Ability to evaluate the current status of different soils.
B.2. The ability to apply the fundamental theories of soil physical properties
to solve problems that face agricultural production.
B.3. The ability to apply physical laws that describe the flow of water, gas,
solutes and heat in the soil.
B.4. The ability to diagnose soil physical and mechanical behavior as affected
by the movement of farm machinery.
B.5. Understand the effect of different soil physical properties on crop
growth, development and productivity.
C. Practical & professional skills
C.1. The ability to apply the fundamental theories of
soil physical properties to solve problems that face agricultural production.
C.2. The ability to apply technical skills in both
laboratory and field.
C.3. Explain the water relations of physical soil
properties.
C.4. Understand
the influence of soil physical properties and their impact on the cultivation
of agricultural crops.
C.5. Use software and other available tools in the field of soil physics.
D. Generic and transferable skills
D.1. Has the ability to use computer to gather information and materials related to
the course
D.2. Able to prepare platform presentation.
D.3. Has a good team working skills with respect of others.
D.4. Has a good writing skills of reports and term papers related to the
course.
D.5. Able to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills when dealing with
information, concepts and theories related to the course.
