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: BSAB-AGRI 2

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Revision Status: Rev 02

Date Issued: February 2024

Prepared by: Reviewed: Approved:

RENITA LOURDES LAGAPA, MMBM

Faculty Program Head OIC-College Administrator

Philosophy

Revolutionizing learning environment in making quality education accessible to all

Core Values

Beacon of Excellence

Commitment to Inclusivity

College Vision: Balingoan College is a leading Higher Education Institution delivering quality of life in Misamis Oriental

College Mission: Balingoan College as a higher education institution promotes accountability, responsibility, social, environmental, cultural, and ethical
values through lifelong learning.

Intended Learning/Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will:

a. Higher levels of comprehension (textual, visual, etc.) in the context of Agribusiness.

b. Proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new techniques) specific to Agribusiness.
 c. Understanding of basic concepts across the domains of knowledge, with a focus on Agribusiness principles and practices.

d. Critical, analytical, and creative thinking applied to Agribusiness challenges and opportunities.

e. Application of different analytical modes (quantitative and qualitative, artistic and scientific, textual and visual, experimental, observation, etc.) in tackling
Agribusiness problems methodically.

f. Appreciation of the human condition within the context of Agribusiness, considering its impact on farmers, workers, and consumers.

g. Capacity to personally interpret the human experience in Agribusiness settings, understanding the motivations, needs, and challenges of stakeholders.

h. Ability to view the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives, with a specific focus on Agribusiness trends, policies, and practices.

i. Self-assuredness in knowing and being Filipino, and its relevance to the Agribusiness sector in the Philippines.

j. Capacity to reflect critically on shared concerns in Agribusiness and think of innovative, creative solutions guided by ethical standards.

k. Ability to reflect on moral norms/imperatives as they affect individuals and society in the context of Agribusiness.

l. Ability to appreciate and contribute personally and meaningfully to the country's development through Agribusiness initiatives.

m. Understanding and respect for human rights, with a specific emphasis on labor rights and fair practices in the Agribusiness sector.

n. Ability to contribute personally and meaningfully to the country's development through sustainable Agribusiness practices.

o. Working effectively in a group within Agribusiness settings, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals.

p. Application of computing and information technology to assist and facilitate Agribusiness research, data analysis, and decision-making processes.

q. Ability to negotiate the world of technology responsibly in the Agribusiness context, considering data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital literacy.

r. Problem-solving skills, including the ability to address real-world Agribusiness problems, such as supply chain management, market fluctuations, and
sustainability challenges.

s. Basic work-related skills and knowledge relevant to Agribusiness, including financial management, marketing strategies, risk assessment, and regulatory
compliance.
Course Details

Course
AGRI 2/ Principles of Soil Science
Code/Title:
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, and processes related to
soil science. Through a combination of lectures, laboratory exercises, and fieldwork, students will explore the physical, chemical, and
Course biological properties of soils, as well as their formation, classification, and management. This course aims to develop students'
description: knowledge and skills in soil analysis, interpretation, and sustainable soil management practices.

3.0 units
Course credits:
Lecture: 2.0 hrs Laboratory: 1.0 hrs

Lecture:2.0 hrs Laboratory: 1.0 hrs

Contact hours
per week:
None
Prerequisite:
 Relationship of Course Learning Outcomes to Program Outcomes

Course Intended Learning Outcomes *Course Map: (1) L – learned in the course; P – practiced in the course; O – opportunity to learn or practice in the course, not yet learned or
practiced (2) I – introduced; P – practiced; D – demonstrate skills without supervision;

PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
At the end of the course, students
I P I D O I P D
should be able to:
D
L O I P

1. Articulate the Balingoan College ✔ ✔ ✔

Vision and Mission Statement
2. Understand the importance of soil ✔ ✔ ✔
science in agriculture, environmental
science, and land management.
3. Describe the physical, chemical, ✔ ✔
and biological properties of soils.
4. Explain the processes involved in ✔ ✔ ✔
soil formation and development.
5. Classify soils based on their ✔ ✔
properties and characteristics.
6. Analyze soil samples using ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
appropriate laboratory techniques.
7. Interpret soil analysis results and ✔ ✔
make recommendations for soil
management.
8. Identify and understand the ✔ ✔ ✔
factors influencing soil fertility and
nutrient cycling.
9. Evaluate soil erosion processes ✔ ✔ ✔
and implement soil conservation
measures.
10. Understand the role of soils in ✔ ✔
water management and pollution
prevention.
11. Apply sustainable soil ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
management practices to improve
soil health and productivity.
TEACHING-LEARNING PLAN

LEARNING PERFORMANCE TOPICS TEACHING- RESOURCES ASSESSMENT TIME GRADING

OUTCOMES INDICATORS LEARNING ALLOTMENT CRITERIA
ACTIVITIES
CILO 1 1. Articulate the Student’s Oral Rubrics for
Balingoan College Manual Recitation Oral
College Vision, Discussion Recitation
Vision and Mission, Think-Pair- 3 Hrs Score
Mission Institution Share Percentage
Statement Equivalent for
Quiz
PRELIM
CILO 2 2.Understand the I. Introduction to Book Quiz Score
importance of soil Soil Science Internet Percentage
science in Equivalent for
agriculture, Quiz
Importance of
environmental soil science
science, and land
management. Soil as a
natural resource Pre-reading
Roundtable 12 Hrs
Soil functions
discussion
and ecosystem
services

Soil Formation
and Classification

CILO 3 3. Describe the II. Soil Formation Pre-reading Book Quiz 12 Hrs Score
physical, and Classification predictions Internet Oral percentage
Assignment Recitation equivalent for
chemical, and with choice Group quiz
Factors affecting
biological Roundtable Discussion Rubrics for
soil formation
properties of soils. discussion recitation
Soil profile and Question Rubrics for
horizons
 Soil classification reflective
Starters statement
systems
CILO 4 4. Explain the III. Soil Physical Book Quiz Score
processes Properties Internet Oral percentage
Pre-reading Recitation equivalent for
involved in soil predictions Group quiz
Soil texture and
formation and Assignment Discussion 12 Hrs Rubrics for
structure
development. with choice recitation
Soil water: Roundtable Rubrics for
movement, discussion reflective
retention, and Question statement
availability Starters
Soil temperature
and aeration
CILO 5 5. Classify soils IV. Soil Chemical Book Quiz Score
based on their Properties Internet Oral percentage
Recitation equivalent for
properties and Pre-reading Group quiz
Soil pH and its predictions
characteristics. Discussion Rubrics for
importance Assignment 12 Hrs recitation
Cation exchange with choice Rubrics for
capacity (CEC) Roundtable reflective
and nutrient discussion statement
availability Question
Soil organic Starters
matter and
nutrient cycling
MIDTERM
CILO 6 6. Analyze soil V. Soil Biological Book Quiz Score
samples using Properties Internet Oral percentage
Recitation equivalent for
appropriate Pre-reading Group quiz
Soil organisms: predictions
laboratory Discussion Rubrics for
bacteria, fungi, Assignment 12 Hrs
techniques. recitation
and soil fauna with choice Rubrics for
Soil biodiversity Roundtable reflective
and its discussion statement
significance Question
Soil microbiome Starters
and plant
interactions
CILO 7 7. Interpret soil VI. Soil Analysis Book Quiz Score
analysis results and Interpretation Pre-reading Internet Oral percentage
Recitation equivalent for
and make predictions
Soil sampling Group quiz
recommendations Assignment 12 Hrs
Discussion Rubrics for
techniques with choice
for soil recitation
Laboratory Roundtable
Rubrics for
management. analysis of soil discussion
reflective
properties Question
statement
Interpreting soil Starters
analysis results
FINAL
CILO 8 8. Identify and VII. Soil Erosion Book Quiz Score
understand the and Conservation Internet Oral percentage
Pre-reading Recitation equivalent for
factors influencing predictions Group quiz
Causes and
soil fertility and Assignment Discussion 12 Hrs Rubrics for
processes of soil
nutrient cycling. with choice recitation
erosion Roundtable Rubrics for
Soil conservation discussion reflective
practices Question statement
Contour farming, Starters
terracing, and
windbreaks
CILO 9 9. Evaluate soil VIII. Soil Fertility Book Quiz Score
erosion processes and Nutrient Internet Oral percentage
Management Pre-reading Recitation equivalent for
and implement predictions Group quiz
soil conservation Assignment Discussion 12 Hrs Rubrics for
Essential plant
measures. with choice recitation
nutrients Roundtable Rubrics for
Soil fertility discussion reflective
evaluation Question statement
Fertilizer types, Starters
application, and
management
CILO 10 10. Understand Pre-reading Book Quiz 12 Hrs Score
the role of soils in predictions Internet Oral percentage
water XI. Soil and Water Assignment Recitation equivalent for
management and Management with choice Group quiz
Roundtable Discussion Rubrics for
pollution
discussion recitation
prevention.
 Rubrics for
reflective
Soil-water statement
relationship

Drainage and
irrigation Question
principles Starters

Wetland
conservation and
water pollution
prevention

CILO 11 11. Apply X. Sustainable Book Quiz Score

sustainable soil Soil Management Internet Oral percentage
management Recitation equivalent for
practices to Group quiz
Soil degradation
Pre-reading Discussion Rubrics for
improve soil and remediation predictions recitation
health and Assignment Rubrics for
12 Hrs
productivity. Organic farming with choice reflective
and soil health Roundtable statement
discussion
Conservation Question
Starters
agriculture and
regenerative
practices

Suggested Readings, References:

•Brady, N.C., and Weil, R.R. (2019). The Nature and Properties of Soils. Pearson.

•Buol, S.W., Southard, R.J., Graham, R.C., and McDaniel, P.A. (2011). Soil Genesis and Classification. Wiley.

•Hillel, D. (2003). Introduction to Environmental Soil Physics. Academic Press.

•White, R.E. (2012). Principles and Practice of Soil Science: The Soil as a Natural Resource. Wiley-Blackwell.
•Singer, M.J., and Munns, D.N. (Eds.). (1996). Soils: An Introduction. Prentice Hall.

•Lal, R. (2014). Principles of Soil Physics. CRC Press.

•Sumner, M.E., and Miller, W.P. (Eds.). (2008). Soil Sampling and Methods of Analysis. CRC Press.

•Paul, E.A., and Clark, F.E. (2015). Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry. Academic Press.

•Ghosh, P.K. (2004). Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. Alpha Science International Ltd.

•Lal, R. (2016). Principles of Soil Conservation and Management. CRC Press.

Course Requirements

• Attendance and participation in class discussions and activities

• Group Reports

• Completion of assignments and quizzes

• Prelim, Midterm and Final Exams

Level of Assessment:
The students will be graded according to the following grading system:

1.Course Evaluation: Passing grade is 75%; absences more than 20% of the total number of meetings are considered a failure

Criteri Criteri
Criteri Criteri
a a
Prelim/Midterm/ a Final Term a
(Non- (Non-
(Major) (Major)
Major) Major)
Class Activities Class Activities
20% 20% 15% 15%
Participation Participation
Practical Practical
40% 35% 25% 25%
Test/Quiz/Assignment Test/Quiz/Assignment
 Major Examination 35% 40% Major Examination 25% 20%
Behavior 5% 5% Final Output 30% 35%
Behavior 5% 5%
TOTAL 100% 100% Total 100% 100%

2.Computation of the Percentage Computation for the Final Grade:

Term Prelim Midterm Final

Percentage 25% 30% 45%
(MajorCourses)
Percentage 25% 25% 50%
(MajorCourses)

3.Grading Scale:

Failure
due to Dr Authori
≤ Inco
≥9 94- 92- 88- 85- 82- 79- 76- 7 65- Excessi op zed
6 mpl
7 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 5 74 ve pe Withdr
4 ete
Absenc d awal
es
1.2 1.7 2.2 2.7 3. 5.
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 4.0 AF INC DR AW
5 5 5 5 0 0
*Passing rate: Major Courses – 2.25 and GEC – 3.0

4.Last day of dropping is ___________. A student may officially drop the course on or before the deadline for dropping. Only after a dropping
slip is accomplished in the Registrar’s Office and the instructor’s copy is submitted can be considered to have the course officially dropped.

Class Policies:

A.Should the students fail to submit the requirements:

1.They will be given a score of zero (0) with a corresponding grade of zero percent (0%) in a requirement which is not submitted under the
following conditions:

i.They are given a chance to make-up for the said requirement;

ii.They are given enough time to work on the make-up requirement.

2.They will be given a score of zero (0) with a corresponding grade of zero percent (0) in a quiz which is given during their absence, under the
following conditions:

i.The absence is unexcused;

ii.They are offered a make-up quiz and still fail to shop-up during the given time;

iii.They are given enough time to prepare for the make-up quiz.

3.In case the students submitted a requirement given by the instructor/instructress to make-up for their lost grade, a certain percent will be
deducted on their actual grade. The deduction will be determined by the subject teacher.

B.Students who arrive beyond the allowable time for tardiness will be allowed to enter the class but are marked absent. Attendance policies
found in the Balingoan College Student Handbook applies.

C.Students not wearing the prescribed uniform/proper dress decorum will be considered absent.

D.Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the classroom.

E.Students under the influence of any liquor will not be permitted to enter the classroom and shall be advised to leave the campus premises
immediately to void unnecessary incidents

F.Cheating, tardiness, absences, and other violations will be dealt in accordance to the provisions stipulated in the Balingoan College Student
Handbook.

G.Gadgets are not allowed during class hours unless needed in class discussion with ample permission from the teacher.

*All policies (attendance, tardiness, decorum, grievances, etc) will be subject to the provisions of the latest version of the Balingoan
College Student Handbook)