Kursus ini merangkumi pembentukan, sifat fizik, kimia dan biologi, dan pengkelasan tanah serta gunatanah di Malaysia. Pengenalpastian sifat dan ciri tanah yang sesuai bagi menjalankan aktiviti pertanian juga dibincangkan.(This course covers soil formation, physical, chemical and biological properties, and classification, as well as landuse in Malaysia. Identification of soil properties and characteristics that are suitable for agriculture activities are also discussed)
