Exercises involve mainly meteorological problems. EAS 250 Meteorological Instruments and Observations Spring . Instruments siting, mounting, and protection. Instruments response characteristics, calibration, and standardization. Recorders and data logging systems.
Laboratory exercises in observation and data analysis.
Intended to serve as preparation for Observers Examination. S.J. Riha Designed for students interested in a comprehensive introduction to soil science from both an environmental and plant management perspective, this course is divided into three units. A unit on soil information introduces students to soil characterization, testing, mapping, classification, GIS and land evaluation. A soil management unit addresses fertility, pest management, water, and microclimate, as well as erosion, conservation, pollution and soil health. The unit on the role of soils in ecosystems considers topics such as biodiversity, soils as sinks and sources of greenhouse gases, and the impact of soils on land use.