Soil, Water and Plant Analysis

Course objectives: To equip students with basic knowledge on principles and practices of

laboratory techniques and methods of analysis of soil, water and plant tissue

Learning outcomes: After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

understand the basic principles and practices of laboratory techniques and methods of analysis of

soil, water and tissue materials.

Course description: Sampling and sample preparation (soil, plant and water), and principles and

practices of laboratory techniques and methods of analysis of soil, water and tissue materials

with emphasis on properties of agricultural and environmental significance; and analytical data

processing, interpretation and reporting.

COURSE CONTENT

1. Introduction

2. Sampling and Sample Preparation

2.1. Soil Sample

2.2. Plant Sample

2.3. Water Sample

3. Laboratory Techniques and Methods

3.1. Principles and Practices

3.2. Safety Regulations

4. Analytical data

4.1. Collection and Processing

4.2. Interpretation and Reporting