AI3312 Soil Science Laboratory Syllabus:

AI3312 Soil Science Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 Students should able to verify various quality aspects of soil and water studied in theory by performing experiments in the laboratory.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Identification of rocks and minerals
2. Collection and processing of soil samples
3. Determination of soil moisture, EC and pH
4. Field density determination by Core Cutter and Sand Replacement method
5. Specific gravity determination by Pycnometer
6. Textural analysis of soil by International Pipette method
7. Grain size analysis by using Mechanical shaker
8. Determination of Organic carbon
9. Estimation of Gypsum requirements

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES:

1. Punmia, B.C, “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi. 2007.
2. Laboratory Manual, Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai. 2012.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

On completion of the course, the student is expected to
CO1 Explain soil physical properties and compare the properties based on soil and water system
CO2 Analyse the soil chemical properties to classify the arable and problem soils to develop different reclamation practices