AGRI 162: Introduction to Soils

Class Program
Credits
3
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
3.5
Course ID
092175
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description
This course is designed to introduce students to soil science, the formation of soils, its classification, physical and chemical properties, soil fertility, life in the soil and plant nutrition. Instruction will introduce students to the impact healthy soils have on plant and animal communities and the ecosystems of our state.
Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Origins of Soils
  2. Factors that Impact Soil Formation
  3. Introduction to Soil Chemistry
  4. Soil Classification
  5. Organisms Associated with Soils
  6. Importance of Soil and Water Conservation
  7. Introduction to Soil Fertility and Plant