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Appendix 4.1
Course Handout
Course details
Faculty name Dr. Pradip Tripura
Programme [Link]. (Hon.) Agriculture
1 Semester VI
Section 01& 2
Course code AGRI401T
Course title Problematic soil and their management
Vision of the School of Agriculture
2 To be known worldwide for value based education, research, creativity and innovation in
agriculture/Horticulture sector.
Mission of the School of School of Agriculture
Mission 1. Establish state art of facilities for world class education and research in
agriculture/Horticulture.
3 Mission 2. Collaboration with agriculture/Horticulture based industry and society to
align the course curriculum.
Mission 3. Encourage lifelong learning process and team based problem solving through
enabling the agriculture/Horticultural environment.
Programme educational objectives (PEOs)
PEO1 [Link]. (Hon.) Agriculture graduate will develop a strong and competent
knowledge in agriculture/Horticulture science required for critical learning
and research.
PEO2 [Link]. (Hon.) Agriculture graduate students will develop diversified
agriculture/Horticulture professional skills through various laboratory
4 training; field based practical, industrial visits and extracurricular activities.
PEO3 They will possess an ability to identify, formulate, and solve agriculture
based problems to contribute to service efforts to community in both the
professional and private realm.
PEO4 [Link]. (Hon.) Agriculture graduate students will integrate related topics from
separate parts of the course such as: agronomy, horticulture, entomology,
plant pathology, soil science, crop production, plant breeding and genetics
for successful career.
Programme outcomes
PO 1 Understand and apply the fundamental principles, concepts and methods in
key areas of agriculture/Horticulture science and multidisciplinary fields.
PO 2 Demonstrate problem solving skills in analytical and logical aspects to
provide solutions for the scientific requirements
PO 3 Develop the critical thinking with scientific temper.
PO 4 Communicate the subject effectively.
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PO 5 Understand the importance and judicious use of agriculture technology for
the sustainable growth of human beings in synergy with nature.
PO 6 Understand the professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
PO 7 Enhance the research culture and uphold the scientific integrity and
objectivity.
PO 8 Engage in continuous lifelong learning in the context of technological and
scientific advancements.
6 Programme specifics outcome (PSO) (if any)
PSO1 Providing quality education which ensures betterment of farming community
through policy and planning for agriculture.
PSO2 Embellish the students with specialization in Agricultural Economics to meet
the rising market demand particularly in government, private, academic and
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banking sectors for graduates with specialization in Agricultural Economics
and for utilizing opportunities to take up overseas studies.
Course outcomes (COs)
CO1 Summarise the aims and objectives of organic farming and identify the
regulations governing organic farming
CO2 Identify and explain the key principles and practices involved in
maintaining soil fertility and plant productivity and health in organic
farming systems
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CO3 Discuss the role of the market and other factors influencing the physical
and financial performance of organic farming and their implications for the
adoption of organic farming
CO4 Discuss the contribution of organic farming to food quality, environmental
and social policy objectives and outline the future policies
CO5 Explain marketing and export potential of organic products
Evaluation Duration Marks Date & Time Nature of Evaluation
Component Component Component
CAT-1 Closed
50 Minutes 30 15-25 March CAT-1
(Only theory) Book
CAT-2 Closed
50 Minutes 30 02-10 May CAT-2
(Only theory) Book
Closed
IA 05 Minutes 5 29- March IA
Book
100 Closed
Practical 15 June Practical
Minutes Book
End - Term 180 Closed End - Term
50 17-31 MAY
Examination Minutes Book Examination
Any time
8 Within two
Assignments throughout Open Book Assignments
days
the semester
Online January,
Learning using February, Closed
45 Minutes
NPTEL/ March, April, Book
SWAYAM May
List of
teaching -
learning
pedagogy:
Blackboard,
Power Point
Presentation,
Videos
9 Open hour for students:
10 Link address for course materials: [Link]
11 Recommended list of e-books.: NA
12 NA
13 Recommended list of mini projects/projects/technical training etc.: NA
14 List of e-books: NA
15 List of NPTEL/MOOCS/SWAYAM/Courses/Video:
16 List of mini projects/projects: NA
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19 Detail academic calendar of lecture topics
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Learning Related Total References
Lecture outcomes of Unit of lecture in
No. Date Topics to be covered each topic Syllabus the unit
2023-01-25 Soil quality and health Concept of Text Book
1 Soil fertility UNIT I 1
Soil quality link to for crop
2023-01-28 sustainability production
2 UNIT I
Distribution of Waste land Distribution of
and problem soils in India. waste land and
2023-02-01 their category
3 UNIT I 3
Categorization of problem Text Book
2023-02-04 soil based on properties 1
4 UNIT I
Reclamation and Understand
2023-02-08 management of Saline soil the
5 reclamation UNIT II
Reclamation and and
2023-02-11 management of Sodic soil management
6 UNIT II 3
of problem
Reclamation and Text Book
soil 1
2023-02-15 management of acid soil
7 UNIT II
Reclamation and
management of acid
2023-02-22 sulphate soil
8 UNIT II
Reclamation and
management of eroded
2023-02-25 soil
9 UNIT II 3
Reclamation and Text Book
management of 2
2023-03-01 compacted soil
10 UNIT II
Reclamation and
management of flooded
2023-03-04 soil
11 UNIT II
Reclamation and
management of polluted
2023-03-08 soil
12 UNIT II 3
Irrigation water – quality Understand Text Book
2023-03-11 and standards the quality of UNIT 2
13 irrigation III
14 utilization of saline water water for uses
15 in agriculture.
2023-03-29 UNIT Text Book
16 III 2 2
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Remote sensing in Describe the Text Book
2023-04-05 diagnosis of problem soils soil type, UNIT 2
17 water IV 2
GIS in diagnosis of resource, Text Book
2023-04-08 problem soils UNIT 2
weather and
18 IV 2
crop
Remote sensing in
management
management of problem
by remote UNIT
2023-04-05 soils
19 sensing and IV 2
GIS in management of GIS
2023-04-08 problem soils UNIT
20 IV 1
Multipurpose tree species Knowledge Text Book
2023-04-12 about MPTs 3
21 for UNIT V 1
2023-04-15 Advantages of MPT bioremediatio
22 UNIT V 1
Bio remediation through n and income
2023-04-19 MPTs of soils generation
23 UNIT V 1
2023-04-26 Important species of MPT
24 1
2023-04-29 Agroforestry
25 UNIT V
land capability and Classification Text Book
2023-05-13 classification of land on the 3
26 basis of uses UNIT V
Uses of land capability
2023-05-17 and classification
27 UNIT V
land suitability
classification for
2023-05-20 agriculture and forestry
28 UNIT V 2
Problematic soils under Identification Text Book
different Agro- od problem 3
2023-05-24 ecosystems. soil in
29 different UNIT V
Problematic soils under ecosystem
different Agro-ecosystems
uses and management
2023-05-27 techniques
30 UNIT V 2
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appendix 4.2
Catalog Description
Catalog description
Problem soils, Salt affected soils and their distribution in India, Saline soils, Sodic soils, Acid soils, Acid
sulphate soils, Land degradation - Eroded, compacted, flooded and water logged soils, Biologically
sick soils, Effects on plant growth, Management, Polluted soils, Potentially toxic elements, Bio-
remediation of problem soils through Multi-Purpose Tree Species.
Text Books
S. Publisher Author Title
No.
1. IARI, New Delhi Indian Society of Soil Science. 2012 Fundamentals of Soil
Science
2. Kalyani publishers, Das, D. K. 2015. Introductory Soil Science
New Delhi
3. Akinik Publication, Kailaimannan, R., Thifuourugan, S. and Problematic soil and their
New Delhi Yoganathan, G. 2018 management
AGRI3018 Principles of Organic Farming` L T P C: 1 0 1 2
Course Objective: To demonstrate fundamental knowledge to identify problematic soils and
associated problems. To introduce students to problematic soils, identify processes resulting in
deterioration of soil physical and chemical properties and to use the fundamentals of soil science
disciplines for the reclamation of degraded soils.
Course outline Pre-requisites: None
Module-I Contact Hours: 4
Soil quality and health, Distribution of Waste land and problem soils in India. Their
categorization based on properties.
Module-II Contact Hours: 5
Reclamation and management of Saline and sodic soils, Acid soils, Acid Sulphate soils, Eroded and
Compacted soils, Flooded soils, Polluted soils.
Module-III Contact Hours: 3
Irrigation water – quality and standards, utilization of saline water in agriculture
Module-IV Contact Hours: 2
Remote sensing and GIS in diagnosis and management of problem soils
Module-V Contact Hours: 2
Multipurpose tree species, bio remediation through MPTs of soils, land capability and classification,
land suitability classification. Problematic soils under different Agro-ecosystems
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Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Identify problematic soils, set up a plan for their reclamation and their post-reclamation
management in a manner that is sustainable.
2. handle, reclaim and manage issues associated with problematic soils
CO1: Define the soil quality and their health
CO2: Understand the handle, reclaim and manage issues associated with problematic
soils
CO3: Identify the utilization of saline water in agriculture
CO4: Analyze the diagnosis and management of problem soils through remote sensing
and GIS
CO5: Explain about multipurpose tree species, bio remediation
Reference Books:
1. Indian Society of Soil Science. 2012. Fundamentals of Soil Science, IARI, New Delhi.
2. Das, D. K. 2015. Introductory Soil Science. 4th Edition, Kalyani publishers, New Delhi
Appendix 4.3: Compliance report
School of Agriculture
Programme [Link].(Hons.) Agriculture
Programme Dr. Mahesh Singh
Chair
Compliance report of course handout
Course
Remarks
S. Taught by Course handout
Course code Course title Section by PC if
No. faculty coordinator Submission
any
date
1. AGRI401T Problematic soil 01 & Dr. Pradip Dr. Pradip
and their 02 Tripura Tripura
management
Signature of PC; Signature of Dean:
Review by IQAC: