GGR 355P - Soils II Dii

Institution:

Salem State University

Subject:

Description:

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 of and use of computer- based soils information systems 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 and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: GGR354P or course equivalent.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.salemstate.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 542-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.