University Bulletin
Undergraduate Degree Programs
SOILS 071
(GN;IL)
Environmental Sustainability (3) An introduction to environmental science, exploring sustainable human- environment interactions with examples from environmental soil science.
Effective: Spring 2007
SOILS 100
Soil Judging (1 per semester/maximum of 3) Techniques of describing soil properties, classifying soils taxonomically, land use interpretations based on soil characteristics. Extensive field examination of soils.
Effective: Summer 1990
SOILS 101
(GN)
Introduction to Soils (3) A study of soil characteristics and their relationship to land use, plant growth, environmental quality, and society/culture.
Effective: Spring 2005
SOILS 190
Professional Development in Environmental Soil Science (1) Development of learning goals and an introduction to faculty and alumni contacts, student portfolios, the senior thesis, and internship opportunities.
Effective: Summer 1999
SOILS 197
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2006
SOILS 297
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2006
SOILS 397
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2007
SOILS 401
Soil Composition and Physical Properties (3) Advanced study of mineralogical and physical properties of soils which affect soil-plant-water relationships.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
SOILS 101
SOILS 402
Soil Nutrient Behavior and Management (3) Chemical and biological behavior of soil nutrients; management for plant availability and fate in the environment. Laboratory emphasizes soil testing and soil-plant relationships.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
CHEM 112, SOILS 101
SOILS 405
(GEOSC 405)
Hydropedology (3) Soil and water interactions across scales, integrated studies of landscape- soil-water relationships, fundamental processes of water flow and chemical transport.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
SOILS 101
SOILS 412W
Soil Ecology (3) Introduction to soil organisms; includes interactions between organisms, their processes, and metabolism with a major focus on microorganisms.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
BIOL 011, BIOL 127 orBIOL 110
SOILS 415
Soil Morphology, Mapping, and Land Use (3) Soil profile, soil mapping, application of principles of soil morphology and mapping to land use; remote sensing.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 001, GEOSC 020, GEOSC 071 orSOILS 101
SOILS 416
Soil Genesis and Classification (3) Pedological evolution, classification, and world distribution of soils.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
SOILS 101
SOILS 418
(AGECO 418, AN SC 418)
Nutrient Management in Agricultural Systems (3) Comprehensive review of nutrient flow in animal agricultural systems, environmental regulations, and environmental stewardship practices.
Effective: Summer 2003
SOILS 419
(GEOSC 418)
Soil Environmental Chemistry (3) Introduction to chemical constituents and processes occurring in soils. Topics include mineral weathering, soil solution chemistry and adsorption of solutes.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 112
SOILS 420
Remediation of Contaminated Soils (3) Basic principles and technical aspects of remediation of contaminated soils.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 112
SOILS 422
Natural Resources Conservation and Community Sustainability (3) Conservation, land-use, and community (soil, water, air, plants, animals, and humans) impacting quality of life and sense of place.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
SOILS 101
SOILS 450
Environmental Geographic Information Systems (3) Use of geographic information systems (GIS) and digital spatial databases to characterize landscapes for environmental assessment and management.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
SOILS 101
SOILS 489
Supervised Experience in College Teaching (1-3) Participate with instructors in teaching an undergraduate soil science course; assist with teaching and evaluation and with development of instrucitonal materials.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite:
SOILS 101 approval of instructor
SOILS 490
(AGRO 490)
Colloquium (1) Continuing written and oral presentations developed by students in consultation with the course instructor.
Effective: Fall 1993
Prerequisite:
seventh-semester standing
SOILS 494
Senior Thesis (1-6) Supervised data collection and analysis on a topic of interest to the student culminating in a formal thesis.
Effective: Spring 2000
Prerequisite:
permission of the course coordinator
SOILS 494H
Senior Thesis (1-6) Supervised data collection and analysis on a topic of interest to the student culminating in a formal thesis.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
permission of the course coordinator
SOILS 495
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Summer 1990
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
SOILS 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 1990
SOILS 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1990
SOILS 497A
Urban Soils (3) Examination of characteristics, uses, and limitations of urban soils.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
SOILS 497U
(IL)
Soils, Civilizations and Societies (3-6) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
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