ENVS 3210 - Soil Science

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Utah Tech University

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This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to soil science by exploring the physical, chemical, and biological composition of soils. Students will develop skills to assess and characterize soils for quantitative analysis and evaluation. Topics covered include soil morphology and classification, USDA soil taxonomy, soil chemistry and nutrient cycling, and soil pollution. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful completion of this course students will: 1. Understand soil properties and the processes and factors that control soil formation. 2. Develop skills to characterize and classify different soil types. 3. Describe and analyze interactions between soils, plants, water, and biogeochemical cycles. 4. Identify problems in soil management and evaluate strategies to mitigate these issues. Prerequisites: CHEM 1210 (Grade C- or higher). SP (even)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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