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Dec 03, 2024
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2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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GPH 485P - Advanced Soils3 Credit(s) DII This course serves as an advanced treatment of soils and soil science applications. It will examine in further detail the biological, physical, and chemical properties of soils with special emphasis on how these properties relate to soil productivity, the relationship between soils and plants, and soil resource management. An important focus of the course will be the study and use of computer-based soils formation systems and GIS for land evaluation, land capability classification, soil erosion susceptibility studies, and environmental planning. The student will gain exposure to the above techniques via field exercises and/or computer lab exercises. Occasional local field trips on weekends required. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR355P. Prerequisite: GPH 385P or permission of Department Chairperson.
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