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ENV 138(E) - Soil and the Environment

Credit(s): 4
MassTransfer Block Code: Natural & Physical Laboratory Science
This course is an overview of the major principles and techniques required for the detailed investigation and documentation of soil conditions. Consideration is given to the physical and chemical properties of soil development. Topics to be covered include: soil forming factors, soil profile genesis, layer and horizon nomenclature, soil texture, and the applications of soil science to scientific studies. Lecture and field/laboratory exercises are designed to introduce the student to the qualitative and quantitative methods of the soil assessment process. A major component of this course will be a student project that emphasizes field investigation integrated with internet research.


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