Balochistan Agriculture College, Quetta
Department of Soil Science was established under Balochistan Agriculture College (BAC), Quetta in October, 1987. The department trains students of Undergraduate and Post-graduate level in the use and management of land, soil and water. The department engage for exploration of sustainable land management practices to combat land degradation, mitigate changing climate through soil carbon sequestration and to ensure food security. The department providing consultancy services to the farmers related to soil fertility, environment and crop production.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
SS:501 | Physical Properties of Soil | 4(3-1) |
SS:503 | Chemical Properties of Soil | 4(3-1) |
SS:505 | Analytical Techniques in Soil Science | 3(1-2) |
SS:507 | Soil Genesis, Morphology and Taxonomy | 3(2-1) |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
SS:502 | Salt affected Soil and Water Quality | 4(3-1) |
SS:504 | Soil Fertility and Fertilizers | 4(3-1) |
SS:506 | Soil Survey and Land Evaluation | 3(2-1) |
SS:508 | Soil and Water Conservation | 3(2-1) |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
SS-601 | Soil Microbiology | 4(3-1) |
SS:604 | Pollution in Soil Water Environment | 3(3-0) |
SS:605 | Environmental Pollution and Management | 3(2-1) |
3(2-1) | ||
4(3-1) |
Course Title | Credit Hours |
Internship | 4(0-4) |
Different courses will be offered by the respective department. | 9 |