ENVS 348 - Soil Science

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The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

This course introduces students to soils and their properties as compo-nents of landscapes and ecosystems. Students study the interaction of the basic soil-formation parameters: geologic materials, climate, biological components, land surface, and time. Lectures, labs, and research activities focus on soil-forming processes, soil morphology, soil classi-fications, soil engineering properties, natural soil landscapes, and soil nutrient cycling. A large part of the class involves field examination, description, and classification of soils and their landscapes. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the material in exams, research reports, lab and field activities, and a major field project applying soils knowledge to a problem in environmental sciences. $40 Course Fee. Prereq: demonstrated math ability at MATH 007 or higher, CHEM 131, CHEM 132, and either BIO 101, BIO 111, or BIO 112, and either GEOL 101 or GEOL 150, or c/i. (spring/odd-numbered years)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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