LHT 116 - Horticultural Soils

Institution:

County College of Morris

Subject:

Description:

LEC 3 hrs., LAB 3 hrs., Course fee $60 The origin, composition, and management of soils, including study of the physical and chemical properties with emphasis on ion exchange processes, soil classification, soil amendments, and biological processes that occur in the soil. The lab provides students with the opportunity to learn how to analyze and evaluate soil productivity including nutrient and pH levels as well as texture and structure. The emphasis throughout the course is on the development of problem solving abilities which can be applied to field work. Students are required to complete a semester project which requires that they analyze the suitability of soils in an assigned area. This course is offered as a face-to-face course which includes online enhancements or as a hybrid online course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.CCM.EDU

Phone Number:

(973) 328-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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