Soil Science and Land Resources Management Course Descriptions

  1. UNDERGRADUATE FIRST SEMESTER COURSES AND LECTURERS IN-CHARGE
             S/N LEVEL COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE LECTURERS CO-ORDINATOR
1 200 AGR 211 INTROD. TO AGRICULTURE DR. ONUNWA CSH  DEPT.
2 200 SSL 211 CLIMATOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY DR. ONUNWA,  PROF. OKONKWO & MADUABUCHI DR. ONUNWA
3 200 SSL 213 PRINCIPLES OF SOIL SCIENCE PROF. NNABUDE & PROF. NGWU PROF. NNABUDE
4 300 SSL 311 INTROD. SOIL PEDOLOGY & PHYSICS PROF. NNABUDE & Mr.  ANENE PROF. NNABUDE
5 300 SSL 313 SOIL FERTILITY & MICROBIOLOGY DR. OKORE & PROF OKONKWO DR. OKORE
6 400 SSL 422 SOIL FERTILITY AND WATER MGT. DR. OKORE, PROF OKONKWO & CHIKE CHIKE
7 400 SSL 432 FARM DESIGN, SURVEY & LAND USE PLANNING   PROF. NNABUDE,  Mr. ANENE & CHIKE CHIKE
8 400 SSL 441 AGRO-METEOROLOGY DR. ONUNWA,  PROF. NNABUDE & MADUABUCHI MADUABUCHI
9 500 SSL 513 SOIL AND PLANT NUTRITION DR. OKORE, DR. IKPEMBE & MR. NWOSU DR. OKORE
10 500 SSL 517 SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION PROF. NNABUDE & DR. ONUNWA DR. ONUNWA
11 500 SSL 521 SOIL PHYSICS PROF. NNABUDE & DR. ONUNWA PROF. NNABUDE
12 500 SSL 519 SOIL SURVEY & LAND USE PLANNING PROF. NGWU,  ANENE & CHIKE CHIKE
13 500 SSL 531 SOIL CHEMISTRY PROF. NGWU & DR. OKORE DR. OKORE
14 500 SSL 527 SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY DR. OKORE & CHIKE CHIKE
15 500 SSL 523 SOIL GENESIS AND CLASSIFICATION DR. ONUNWA & MADUABUCHI DR. ONUNWA

 

 

 

  1. COURSE ALLOCATION FOR 2nd SEMESTER 2018/2019
S/N CORSE TITLE COURSE

CODE

 CREDIT

HOURS

 NAME OF

LECTURERS

 SUPPORT

LECTURERS

 CO-ORDINATOR
1. Soil Chemistry

and Microbiology

 SSL 322 2 (i) Dr. I.K. Okore,

(ii) Mr. Maduabuchi

Johnbosco

(iii) Prof. C.I. Okonkwo

Chinelo Ezenwakwo

(for praticals)

 Dr. Okore
2. Principle of Irrigation and

Drainage

SSL 512 2 (i)Prof. Ngwu,

(ii) Dr. (Mrs) Onunwa

Mr. Anene, B.O and Tochukwu Nwosu. Dr. Onunwa
3. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition SSL 522 2 (i) Prof. Nnabude

 (ii)Dr. I.K. Okore,

iii) Chike Madueke.

   Prof. Nnabude
4. (Digital) Cartography and Remote Sensing SSL 528 2 (i) Chike Madueke,

(ii) Emma Nnabuihe.

 Basil Anene Chike Madueke
5. Soil Ecology and Management SSL 530 1 (i)Prof. Nnabude

(ii) Maduabuchi Johnbosco

 Tochukwu Nwosu Maduabuchi
6. Soil Biotechnology and Bioremediation SSL 524 2 i)Dr. (Mrs) Onunwa

ii)Chike Madueke.

 Prof. C.I Okonkwo. Dr. Onunwa

 

 

  1. POSTGRADUATE COURSE STRUCTURE

1st Semester      

Courses                                                                                                          Units

SSL 711 Statistical Methods and Experimental Design                                2

SSL 701 Research Methodology                                                                    2

SSL 751 Soil Testing and Fertilizer Application                                           2

SSL 731 Soil-Water-Plant –Relationship                                                      2

SSL 721 Soil Survey and Land Use Planning                                                2

SSL 723 Land Use and Capability Classification                                           2

SSL 743 Special Topics or Seminar                                                               2

SSL 730   Soil Ecology and Productivity                                                       2

Total                                                                                                               16

 

 

2nd Semester

SSL 702 Computer Applications in Soil Science                                           3

SSL 732 Soil Management and Conservation                                                2

SSL 752   Fertilizer use and Fertilizer Management                                     2

SSL754 Soil Fertility Management and Quality Assessment                        2

SSL799 Project                                                                                               6

Total                                                                                                               15

 

 

 

LIST OF RECENT PROJECT TOPICS

S/N NAME OF STUDENTS NAME OF SUPERVISORS REGISTRATION NUMBER PROJECT TOPICS
1. UDECHUKWU, Lucky Amaka PROF. O.E NGWU 2013864042 Variations in physiochemical properties of soil under two different land use systems (forestry and pasture) in Awka, Anambra State
2. ANIKWE, Harrison Oluebube MRS ONUNWA AKUDO.O. PhD 2013864028 Effect of some weed control methods on selected chemical properties of the soil, growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. moench)
3. ONYENWE, Nkiruka Judith PROF. NNABUDE, PETER C. 2013864048 Evaluation of the productivity of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka soils under contrasting vegetation types using maize (Zea mays, L.) as the test crop.
4. UMENDOECHE, Chijioke Geoffrey PROF. NNABUDE, PETER C. 2013864030 Evaluation of some physical properties of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka soils under contrasting vegetation types.
5. KOGWUONYE, Cyril Uche MRS ONUNWA AKUDO.O. PhD 2012864015 Comparative study of the physical and chemical properties of termite mounds and adjacent soils in Awka, South eastern Nigeria.
6. IBEH, Promise Gift MRS ONUNWA AKUDO.O. PhD 2013864031 Soil physiochemical properties and yield of maize (Zea mays) as influenced by some organic amendments in Awka, South eastern Nigeria.
7. ONWUKA, Clara Ugochi DR OKORE, I.K 2013864039 Effect of abattoir waste disposal on selected soil physico-chemical properties in Awka area.
8. NEJI, Bridget Obi PROF. O.E NGWU 2013864040 Effects of land use and management on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
9. IBEZIM, Chialuka Love MRS ONUNWA AKUDO.O. PhD 2013864027 Soil physiochemical properties and yield of maize (Zea mays) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) intercrops as influenced by some organic amendments in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria.
10. ARUNGWA, Favour Nkechi PROF. O.E NGWU 2013864034 Sustainability evaluation of soils soil science research farm Awka south, sourth eastern Nigeria using maize (Zea mays) as the test crop.
11. IGWE, Chiwendu Juliet MRS ONUNWA AKUDO.O. PhD 2013864037 Soil physical and chemical properties and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) as influenced by different colours of plastic mulch materials in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria
12. ONYEMOABI, Jecinta Oluchukwu PROF. NNABUDE, PETER C. 2013864026 Effect of toposequence on the selected chemical properties of soil in Awka, south earstern Nigeria.
13. EMEZIE-CHIGBO, Chioma Oluchukwu PROF. NNABUDE, PETER C. 2013864043 Irrigation requirement for okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) under varying management options.
14. UMEH, Victor PROF. C.I OKONKWO 2013864051 Effect of liming materials on soil physico chemical properties and yield of cucumber.
15. JIDEOFOR, Kosisochukwu Cynthia PROF. NNABUDE, PETER C. 2013864050 The effect of toposequence on the physical properties of soil in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
16. EGUAH, Cordilia Izoduwa PROF. NNABUDE, PETER C. 2013864047 Irrigation requirements for cucumber (Cucumis sativus) under varying management options.
17. NWOKOLO, Onyinye Uzodimma MRS ONUNWA AKUDO.O. PhD 2013864032 Soil physical and chemical properties and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) as influenced by some soil organic amendments in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria.
18. EZE, Ugochukwu George PROF. NNABUDE, PETER C. 2013864044 Productivity of soils along a toposequence in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, using cucumber as a test crop.
19. UMEIKE, Chidinma Eucharia PROF. NNABUDE, PETER C. 2013864029 Irrigation requirement for fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) under varying management options.

 
20. OKAFOR, Favour A. DR. OKORE, I.K 2013864045 Assessment of manurial quality of selected livestock waste in Awka, Anambra State.
21. UWAOMA, Cynthia Chekwube DR. OKORE, I.K 2013864041 Effect of poultry manure, cassava peel and their combinations on the dry matter yield of okra (Abelmoscus esculentus) and selected soil physiochemical properties at Awka.
22. NWEKE, Rachael Ifeyinwa PROF, O.E NGWU 2013864035 Soil suitability evaluation of a farmland in Awka, Anambra state, Southeastern Nigeria using cassava (Manihot esculenta).
23. IKEH, Izuchukwu Mark DR. OKORE, I.K 2013864010 Effect of cow dung on the dry matter yield of pepper (Capisicum frustescens) and selected physic-chemical pf soil at Awka, Area.
24. OGBUISHI, Patrick Chinonso PROF. C.I OKONKWO 2013864003 Effects of different tillage methods on some selected soil physic-chemical properties on yield of maize (Zea mays)

 

 

 

NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

 

SECOND SEMESTER 2018/2019 LECTURE TIME TABLE

DAY/TIME FAG  (Annex)/FAG Hall (Main) FAG Hall I

[Adj. Dean’s office]

 FAG Hall II

[Near Soil Sc. HOD]

 FAG Hall III

[Near FAG. Lib]

  
Monday; 8-9 am SSL 524* CSH 222 AGR 322 SSL 522  
9-10 am FAM 562*, SSL 524* CSH 222 AGR 322 SSL 522  
10-11 am FAM 522*, AGR 324* FST 102/FST 224 AGR 324 FWM 526  
11-12 noon FAM 522*, FAM 330*, AGR 324* FST 102/FST 224 AGR 324 FWM 512  
12-1 pm FWM 302* AEC 202 AEC 322 SSL 524  
1-2 pm FAM 332*, FWM 302* AEC 202 SSL 322 SSL 528  
2-3 pm FAM 322*, AST 232* AST 232 SSL 322 FAM 562  
3-4 pm FAM 334*, AST 232* AST 232 AEC 362 FAM 522  
4-5 pm FST 392 FWM 526 SSL 322 FAM 524  
5-6 pm FST 392 FWM 532 SSL 322    
           
Tuesday 8-9 am   FST 222 CSH 506 FAM 318  
9-10 am FWM 522* FST 222 CSH 506 FAM 318  
10-11 am FWM 310* FAM 212 FST 506 FST 302  
11-12 noon FWM 532*, FWM 310* FAM 212 FST 506 FST 510  
12-1 pm   CSH 526 AEC 526 SSL 512  
1-2 pm   CSH 526 AEC 526 SSL 530  
2-3 pm FAM 322* FST 502 FWM 314 SSL 530  
3-4 pm FAM 324* FST 504 FWM 312 FWM 308  
4-5 pm FAM 324* FWM 544 FST 202 FWM 308  
5-6 pm   FWM 544 FST 202    
 

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

SECOND SEMESTER 2018/2019 LECTURE TIME TABLE

  
DAY/TIME FAG  (Annex)/FAG Hall (Main) FAG Hall I

[Adj. Dean’s office]

 FAG Hall II

[Near Soil Sc. HOD]

 FAG Hall III

[Near FAG. Lib]

  
Wednesday 8-9 am FAM 528*, FWM 304* FST 204 FAM 322 CSH 524  
9-10 am FAM 528*, FWM 304* FST 206 FAM 322 CSH 532  
10-11 am FAM 562*, FAM 328*, FAM324*,

AEC 372*, FWM 542*, FWM 322*,

AST 312*

 CSH 528 CSH 202 SSL 528  
11-12 noon FAM 562*, AEC 372*, FWM 542*,

FWM 322*, AST 312*

 CSH 528 CSH 202 SSL 528  
12-1 pm AGR 322 CSH 222 FAM 320 AEC 542  
1-2 pm AGR 322, FAM 526* CSH 222 FAM 320 AEC 542  
2-3 pm AST 252, FAM 526*, FAM 216* SSL 512 FWM 324 FWM 532  
3-4 pm AST 252, FAM 532* SSL 512 FWM 332 FWM 512  
4-5 pm   FWM 232 SSL 534 FAM 334  
5-6 pm   FWM 232 SSL 534 FAM 334  
           

Thursday 8-9 am

 AEC 322, FWM 306*, AST 334* FAM 530 CSH 506 FWM 524  
9-10 am AEC 322, FWM 306*, AST 334* FAM 530 CSH 506 FWM 524  
10-11 am AGR 324, SSL 512*,

FWM 528*, AST 324*

 FST 102 CSH 534 FST 508  
11-12 noon AGR 324, FAM 524*, SSL 530*,

FWM 528*, AST 324*

 FST 104 CSH 534 FAM 214  
12-1 pm CSH 324, FAM 524*, AST 252* SSL 522 CSH 536 AST 524  
1-2 pm CSH 324, AST 252* SSL 522 FWM 536 AST 526  
2-3 pm SSL 322 FST 304 ENT 302 AST 542  
3-4 pm SSL 322 FST 306 ENT 302 AST 544  
4-5 pm FWM 222 AEC 528 FAM 330 FAM 216  
5-6 pm FWM 222 AEC 528 AST 312 FAM 216  
 

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

SECOND SEMESTER 2018/2019 LECTURE TIME TABLE

 

  
DAY/TIME FAG  (Annex)/FAG Hall (Main) FAG Hall I

[Adj. Dean’s office]

 FAG Hall II

[Near Soil Sc. HOD]

 FAG Hall III

[Near FAG. Lib]
Friday  8-9 AM FAM 534 STAT 202 AGR 322 FWM 534  
9-10 am FAM 534 STAT 202 AGR 322 FWM 522  
10-11 am AEC 524 AST 252 SSL 322 FAM 528  
11-12 noon AEC 524 AST 252 FWM 204 FAM 214  
12-1 pm FST 512 AEC 562 FWM 204 FWM 528  
1-2 pm FST 514 AEC 562 FAM 326 FWM 536  
2-3 pm AST 232, AEC 522* FST 308 FAM 326 FST 518  
3-4 pm AST 232, AEC 522* FST 308 AST 232 AST 334  
4-5 pm FST 508 FST 310 AST 232 FST 516  
5-6 pm FST 508 FST 310   FST 516  

 

 

Dr. Okore, Ikokwu Kalu,

HOD, Soil Science and Land Resources Management