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SOL203 — Manure And Fertilizer Testing

Course Overview

SOL203 2 Credits L:0 T:0 P:4 Skill Enhancement
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This course covers the types, nutrient composition, principles, procedures, and importance of manure and fertilizer testing. Students will perform laboratory analyses, evaluate sample quality, assess nutrient sources for crop production and soil health, and prepare recommendations and technical reports.

Unit 1

Fundamentals of Organic Manures and Fertilizers

Unit 2

Microbiological Quality Assessment of Organic Manures

Unit 3

Chemical Analysis of Primary Nutrients in Organic Manures

Unit 4

Fertilizer Sampling

Unit 5

Moisture Analysis and Quality Assessment of Fertilizers

Unit 6

Nutrient Analysis in Fertilizers

Continuous Assessment

4 components

All 4 CAs count towards your CA score.
Assignment 1 25%

Project report-20 marks, Viva- 10 marks

Week 3 / 5

Rubric
To develop students' skills in fertilizer identification, quality evaluation, label interpretation, and comparison with regulatory standards.

Assignment 2 25%

Project report on SOP- 20 marks , Viva- 10 marks

Week 6 / 8

Rubric
To train students in preparing laboratory SOPs commonly used in fertilizer testing laboratories.

Assignment 3 25%

Project report -20 marks , Viva- 10 marks

Week 10 / 12

Rubric
Students will study fertilizer sampling techniques, quality control procedures, fertilizer standards, and the role of quality testing laboratories in India.

Assignment 4 25%

Project report -20 marks, Viva-10 marks

Week 14 / 16

Rubric
To develop decision-making skills for balanced nutrient management using soil testing and fertilizer recommendations.

Exams & Practice

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Practical

SOL203 - FAQs

How many units are in SOL203?

SOL203 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for SOL203?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for SOL203 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.