Courses in chemistry, physics, and microbiology. Offered alternate years. Offered alternate years. Offered alternate years. Field trips to study soil and crop management for agriculture and forestry through the experiences of Oregon farmers, ranchers, and foresters.
Trips visit both dryland and irrigated enterprises in eastern Oregon.
Irrigated and nonirrigated operations in western Oregon, and managed forests and rangelands throughout Oregon. Field trip fee may be charged. Applications of the principles of soil science to the understanding of and solutions to environmental problems. Topics covered include use of soil surveys, development of soil survey interpretations, use of soils as a medium for disposal and treatment of municipal and industrial wastes, groundwater contamination related to soil management, effects and control of erosion and sedimentation, soil evaluation models used in land use planning. Offered alternate years.