PWS 282
Soil Science
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Physical, chemical and microbiological properties of soils that affect plant growth in natural, agricultural, and urban environments.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
PWS 283 or concurrent enrollment.
Title
Soil Resource Management
Learning Outcome
Create a conceptual framework to help manage soil resources (i.e., animal habitat, plant nutrient fertility, salinity, soil and water quality, and wind and water erosion) in agricultural, urban, and ecological settings
Title
Current and Historical Soil Issues
Learning Outcome
Understand the historical and current problems, and cultural concerns facing soils as a natural resource essential to human life
Title
Critical Thinking
Learning Outcome
Enhance critically thinking skills as they apply to soil resource management & conservation
Title
Soil Chemistry, Physics, and Nutrition
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of soil chemistry, genesis, microbiology, physics, taxonomy, and nutrient and water relations
