Syllabus content and objectives
Official WAEC Agricultural Science outline · Practical Agricultural Science
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1. Soil
Objective
Candidates should be able to examine soil samples for texture by manual feeling of wet and dry soil, and examine fertile and infertile soils noting colour, texture, structure, presence of organic matter and living things
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2. Soil profile
Objective
Candidates should be able to describe and identify a simple soil profile
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3. Rocks
Objective
Candidates should be able to identify common rock types: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
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4. Laboratory work on physical properties of soil: (a) mechanical analysis by sedimentation and by hydrometer method or sieves; (b) determination of bulk density and total pore space; (c) determination of moisture content of a moist soil sample; (d) determination of maximum water holding capacity; (e) determination of wilting point; (f) determination of capillary action
Objective
Candidates should be able to carry out laboratory determinations of the physical properties of soil
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5. Laboratory work on chemical properties of soil: (a) determination of soil acidity using pH meter and/or any other gadget or simple equipment; (b) common types of chemical fertilizers; (d) organic manure: green manure, farm yard, compost
Objective
Candidates should be able to determine soil pH, identify fertilizers (N, P, K and compound) with methods and rates of application, and identify, prepare and apply compost
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6. Irrigation and drainage
Objective
Candidates should be able to identify irrigation and drainage equipment and state their uses e.g. watering can, sprinkler, pump, pipes
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