SOIL-SOIL

SOIL 200. Special Topics - 1-4 cr.

Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.

SOIL 252. Soils - 3 cr.

Origin, classification, morphology, and physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Prerequisite: CHEM 111G and CHEM 112G.

SOIL 252 L. Soils Laboratory - 1 cr.

Morphological, chemical, physical and biological properties of soil in the laboratory and field. Corequisite: SOIL 252.

SOIL 257. Introduction to Weather Science - 4 cr. (3+3P)

Introduction to Earth's atmosphere and the dynamic world of weather as it happens. Working with current meteorological data delivered via the Internet and coordinated with learning investigations keyed to the current weather; and via study of select archives. Consent of instructor required. Crosslisted with: GEOG 257 and AGRO 257

SOIL 300. Special Topics - 1-4 cr.

Specific subjects and credits announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.

SOIL 312. Soil Management and Fertility - 3 cr.

Management, conservation, and fertility of soils; physical conditions affecting growth, nutrition, and plant production. Prerequisite: SOIL 252. Corequisite: SOIL 312L.

SOIL 312 L. Soil Management and Fertility Lab - 1 cr.

Hands-on experience. Includes field trips, videos, calculations, visiting lecturers and other lab activities as possible. Prerequisite: SOIL 252. Corequisite: SOIL 312.

SOIL 350. Soils and Land Use - 3 cr. (2+2P)

Relationship of soils to the limitations and potentials of land use. Emphasis on soil interpretations and soils as a resource in urban, rural, and recreational development. Same as PLAN 350.

SOIL 357. Climatology - 3 cr.

Elements and controls of climate. Energy and hydrologic cycles, general circulation, climate classification, distribution of climate types, microscale effects, applications. Prerequisites: MATH 120. Same as AGRO/GEOG 357.

SOIL 370. Environmental Soil Science - 3 cr.

Continuation of SOIL 252 that emphasizes soil properties and processes that directly relate to environmental pollution problems. Prerequisite: SOIL 252. Same as E S 370.

SOIL 391. Internship - 1-6 cr.

Professional work experience under the joint supervision of the employer and a faculty member. A written report is required. No more than 6 credits toward a degree. Consent of instructor required. Graded: S/U. Crosslisted with: HORT 391 and AGRO 391

SOIL 424. Soil Chemistry - 3 cr.

Basic elements of soil chemistry including clay mineralogy, cation and anion exchange and the chemistry of problem (acid, saline and flooded) soils. Credit not given for both SOIL 424 and SOIL 479. Prerequisites: SOIL 252L or GEOL 360, or three semesters of chemistry. Same as CHEM 424, GEOL 424.

SOIL 447. Seminar - 1 cr.

Organization, preparation, and presentation of current topics in agronomy, horticulture, and soil science. Same as AGRO/HORT 447.

SOIL 449. Special Problems - 1-3 cr.

Research problem, experience training, or other special study approved by a faculty advisor. Maximum of 3 credits per semester and a grand total of 6 credits.

SOIL 450. Special Topics - 1-4 cr.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a total of 9 credits towards a degree.

SOIL 456. Irrigation and Drainage - 3 cr. (2+3P)

Principles and practices required for irrigation to exist as a permanent economy. Equipment and methods for measurement and control of water.

SOIL 472. Soil Morphology and Classification - 4 cr. (2+2P)

Terminology used to describe soils. Soil classification systems of the world with emphasis on systems used in the United States. Theory of classification and taxonomy as applied to soils. Prerequisite: SOIL 252. Same as GEOG 472.

SOIL 476. Soil Microbiology - 3 cr.

Nature and physiology of soil microorganisms, how they affect plant growth and recycle nutrients. Land farming, bioremediation and other environmental problems as influenced by soil microorganisms. SOIL 252 and BIOL 311 recommended. Same as BIOL 476.

SOIL 476 L. Soil Microbiology Laboratory - 1 cr. (3P)

Enumeration of soil microorganisms, their activities, and transformations they mediate. Prerequisites: SOIL 476 or concurrent enrollment. Same as BIOL 476L.

SOIL 477. Environmental Soil Physics - 3 cr.

A description of the physical characteristics of porous media including soil. Examination of processes describing the transport of water, chemicals, heat and gases through porous media with application to environmental quality, waste management, and crop production.

SOIL 477 L. Environmental Soil Physics Laboratory - 1 cr.

Concurrent enrollment with SOIL 477 recommended. Hands on experience with techniques for characterizing soil physical properties such as particle size distribution, bulk density, water retention, hydraulic conductivity and solute transport. Demonstrations of field and laboratory techniques for measuring moisture content, soil water potential, gas/air flow and thermal conductivity. Prerequisite: SOIL 252.

SOIL 479. Environmental Soil Chemistry - 3 cr.

Basic elements of soil chemistry including discussion of clay mineralogy, cation and anion exchange and the chemistry of problem (acid, saline and flooded) soils. Credit not given for both SOIL 424 and SOIL 479. Prerequisites: SOIL 252L or GEOL 360, or three semesters of chemistry. Same as GEOL 479.