ENV 301 - Soils in our Environment

3 Credits

This course expands on a student's collected knowledge-base in environmental science by applying it to the concepts of soil science. The principles of composition and genesis; chemical, physical and biological properties; classification and mapping; soil water; and management and conservation practices will be discussed and demonstrated. The course will also explore the role of soil in contemporary environmental quality, contamination, and remediation issues.
Prerequisites: BIO 144, ENV 121 and one of the following: BIO 226, BIO 360 or permission of the Academic Department.