{"id":13150,"date":"2026-04-03T19:48:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.coagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?p=13150"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:48:50","slug":"department-of-desertification-control-conducts-field-based-soil-mechanics-practical-for-fourth-year-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.coagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?p=13150","title":{"rendered":"Department of Desertification Control Conducts Field-Based Soil Mechanics Practical for Fourth-Year Students"},"content":{"rendered":"
As part of the practical requirements of the Soil Mechanics<\/strong> course, the Department of Desertification Control<\/strong> organized a field-based practical lesson<\/strong> for fourth-year students<\/strong>, under the supervision of Dr. Hussein Abbas Mohammed<\/strong> and with the follow-up of Agricultural Engineer Sawsan Ahmed Mohammed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n
The activity featured a field visit<\/strong> during which students collected soil samples from different locations and depths<\/strong> using sampling containers. The collected samples were later used to perform grain size analysis tests<\/strong> for both coarse-grained and fine-grained soils<\/strong>, enabling students to determine particle-size distribution<\/strong> and gain a deeper understanding of the soils\u2019 physical properties<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n
The practical session also included conducting the Standard Proctor Compaction Test<\/strong> and the Modified Proctor Compaction Test<\/strong>, along with plotting compaction curves<\/strong> and saturation lines<\/strong>. In addition, students carried out field descriptions of the soil samples<\/strong>, helping them strengthen their practical abilities in the identification, diagnosis, and classification of soils under field conditions<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n
This educational activity is part of the department\u2019s ongoing commitment to integrating theoretical instruction with practical field applications<\/strong>. It plays an important role in developing students\u2019 technical and analytical competencies in both laboratory and field-based soil investigations<\/strong>, thereby preparing them to address challenges related to soil degradation and desertification<\/strong> through scientifically grounded approaches.<\/span><\/div>\n
The activity also reflects the department\u2019s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>, particularly Goal 4: Quality Education<\/strong>, by promoting experiential learning and strengthening students\u2019 applied skills, and Goal 15: Life on Land<\/strong>, by supporting scientific and educational efforts aimed at soil conservation, reducing land degradation, and combating desertification<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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