| 1 | Definition of soil, earth, land, geology and soil science; disciplines of soil science. | [1] p. 51-61 |
| 2 | Soil forming rocks and minerals: types and their formation. | [1] p. 61-75 |
| 3 | Weathering of rocks and minerals: parent materials | [1] p. 66-96 |
| 4 | Soil formation: processes and factors affecting | [2] p. 23-40 |
| 5 | Soil profile and its description | [2] p. 41-58 |
| 6 | Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil | [2] p. 76-90 |
| 7 | Introduction to soil classification and land use capability classes | [2] p. 91-110 |
| 8 | Soil organic matter: sources, composition, significance and sustainability | [2] p. 110-145 |
| 9 | Elements essential for plant growth | [3] p. 31-50 |
| 10 | Organic and inorganic fertilizers | [3] p. 51-82 |
| 11 | Salt-affected and waterlogged soils | [3] p. 82-114 |
| 12 | Soil conservation | [4] p. 114-135 |
| 13 | Soil pollution | [4] p. 136-250 |
| 14 | Soil and plant relations | [4] p. 151-292 |