The soil science minor will also strengthen the academic background of those majoring in agricultural engineering, civil engineering, agricultural science, anthropology, biology, geology, geography, international agriculture, and urban planning. Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Critical evaluation of concepts, methods and materials for improving the fertility of soils used for the sustained production of all types of commercial plants while preserving environmental quality as influenced by past and present social, political, and economic institutions in Western and non-Western societies. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, activity, or a combination.
Concurrent enrollment required. Presented in an interactive setting. Concurrent enrollment required. 2 lectures 1 three-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment required.