PLSCI 3630 - Soil Genesis, Classification, and Survey

Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: PLSCI 2600. One all-day field trip required. Offered in odd-numbered years only.

J. Russell-Anelli.

Discusses factors and processes of soil formation on which soil survey is based. Practices principles of field identification, classification, survey, and interpretation in a field setting. Provides an overview of soil databases, their content, development, and use for site evaluation and land classification.

Outcome 1: Demonstrate knowledge of and apply needed tools and skills to better understand the nature of soil and soil management needs.

Outcome 2: Demonstrate skills and identify tools to monitor and assess soil properties.

Outcome 3: Produce good written academic and research projects to effectively demonstrate knowledge and the ability to communicate such knowledge.

Outcome 4: Articulate the distribution and diversity of soils.