ESCI 301 - Soil Science

1 and 3 Credit(s)

Soils are the most important component of terrestrial ecosystems and represent the intersection between the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and solid earth. Through lectures and labs, students will learn how to describe and quantity the properties of soils, classify them using soil taxonomy, understand the relationship between the properties of soil and their favorable traits and limitations, and develop an appreciation for the soil as an ecosystem. Students will explore how land use management practices can help shape the properties of soils. Fall

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101 or GEOL 103 or GEOL 125 And GEOL 320