SOIL 260. Introduction to Soil Science (3). Soil’s physical, chemical, and biological properties. Implications for land management. Identify soil parent materials; use soil survey reports. Prereq: CHEM 107 or 109 or IA. Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.
SOIL 360. Origin & Classification of Soils (3). Factors of soil genesis; their interactions. Soil morphology/description; classification, emphasizing wildland soils. Prereq: SOIL 260 (or equivalent). Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.
SOIL 363. Wetland Soils (3). The morphology, chemistry, hydrology, formation and function of mineral and organic soils in wet environments. Topics include identification, estuaries, peatlands, preservation, regulation and mitigation. Prereq: SOIL 260 (or equivalent) SOIL 360 recommended. Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.
SOIL 460. Forest & Range Soils Management (3). Soil interpretations for forest, range, and recreational use of wildlands. Soil properties affecting such interpretations. Soil fertility management on wildlands. Prereqs: SOIL 260 (or equivalent). Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.
SOIL 462. Soil Fertility (3). Methods of evaluating/managing soil fertility; nutrient availability and cycling in terrestrial ecosystems; soil test methods and interpretation of results. Prereqs: SOIL 260 (or equivalent); CHEM 107 and 328, or CHEM 109 and 110; or IA. Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. Offered alternate years.
SOIL 465. Soil Microbiology (3). Interrelationships between soil, microorganisms, and plants, especially in context of wildland soils. Isolate/identify microorganisms. Prereqs: SOIL 260 (or equivalent), BIOL 105. Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. Offered alternate years.
SOIL 467. Soil Physics (3). State/transport of matter and energy in soil; physical processes governing soil/water energy relationships. Prereqs: SOIL 260 (or equivalent); PHYX 106 or 109; or IA. Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. Offered every year.
SOIL 468 / FOR 468. Introduction to Agroforestry (3). Objectives and socioeconomic contexts. Multipurpose tree species; soil/tree/crop/livestock interactions; soil conservation; soil fertility effects. Prereqs: BOT 105, SOIL 260 (or equivalent).
SOIL 480. Selected Topics (1-3). Rep with a different topic. Lecture as appropriate.
SOIL 485. Senior Seminar (1-2). Topics of current interest. Lectures, guest speakers, discussions, and/or student presentations. Rep. Prereq: junior or senior standing or IA.
SOIL 499. Directed Study (1-3). Individual research/project. Rep. Prereq: IA.
SOIL 580. Advanced Selected Topics (1-3). Rep with a different topic. Lecture as appropriate.
SOIL 685. Seminar (1-2). Topics of current interest. Lectures, guest speakers, discussions, and/or student presentations. Rep. Prereq: grad standing or IA.
SOIL 695. Research Problems in Wildland Soils (1-4). Rep.
SOIL 699. Directed Study
(1-4). Rep.
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