Courses in chemistry, physics, and microbiology. Fundamentals of seed crop biology and production methods are stressed. Concepts are illustated using Pacific Northwest seed crops. Principles of soil geomorphology, soil stratigraphy, hillslope hydrology applied to understanding how soils occur in landscapes. Emphasis on field observations of soils, geomorphic surfaces, and landform elements.
Field project entails design of soil survey map units, field mapping and cartographic techniques.
Field observation of geomorphic surfaces and landscape elements. Soil Survey map unit design, mapping techniques. Quantitative analysis of soil landscape patterns. Field mapping project. Trips visit both dryland and irrigated enterprises in eastern Oregon.