Overview
Description
Advanced insights into soil forming processes, soil morphology and soil classification. The course will consist of lectures, lab activities and field trips.
Requirements
Prerequisites
NRES 322
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Units
Lecture2
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe and explain fundamental concepts of soil genesis.
- describe a soil profile using basic morphological characteristics.
- evaluate relationships between soil properties and landscape position.
- classify soils using the USDA Soil Taxonomy system.