BTNY 3214 - Soils

Institution:

Weber State University

Subject:

Botany

Description:

An introduction to the fundamental principles of soil science. Chemical, physical, geological, and biological properties of soils; Course will examine the role of soils as a fundamental ecological constraint through space and time on patterns and processes, such as plant distribution, nutrient cycling, and cycling of water between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. Course will also examine the human dimensions of soils as a natural resource, and the historical and current environmental impact of soil use and management. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121 and BTNY 2600 and CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1210 and CHEM 2600 and GEO 1110 and GEO 2600 and MICR 2600 and PHYS 2600

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2019 - 08/14/2021 

Institution Website:

www.weber.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 626-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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