For some courses, a more detailed description may be available, accessible by clicking on the course number. All course descriptions are updated periodically. Techniques of describing soil properties, classifying soils taxonomically, land use interpretations based on soil characteristics. Extensive field examination of soils. A study of the characteristics of soils and their influence on land use, environmental quality, and plant growth.
Laboratory emphasizes soil-plant relationships.
Formation, classification, properties, and recommended management of soils in tropical and subtropical regions. Topics include mineral weathering, soil solution chemistry and adsorption of solutes. Basic principles and technical aspects of remediation of contaminated soils. Written and oral critique of activity required. The University reserves the right to change the requirements and regulations listed here and to determine whether a student has satisfactorily met its requirements for admission or graduation, and to reject any applicant for any reason the University determines to be material to the applicant's qualifications to pursue higher education.