Learn about soil formation processes and basic soil concepts in soil science and technology in this free online course. Introduction to Soil Science and Technology is a free online course that offers an introductory guide to understanding, applying, and managing various soil processes in the world of soil science. Learn about the soil formation process of weathering, different soil classification systems, soil taxonomy, and various soil properties. Begin the course today and improve your knowledge of soil concepts and properties for improved soil productivity!
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 195795 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 5-6 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Identify the branches of soil science • Discuss the major types of weathering in soil formation • Describe various factors affecting soil profile • Discuss the historical and modern development of soil classification systems • Analyze the soil taxonomy hierarchy • Recognize the Munsell color chart in the interpretation of soil color • Evaluate various methods for determining soil texture • Discuss the various types of tillage operations • Analyze the method of calculating particle density and bulk density |
| Course Code | 2302 |
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