Soil Science

Catalog description

Fundamental principles of soil science, including physical, chemical, biological and ecological properties. Applies these principles to explain the importance of soil as both a natural resource and ecosystem. Discusses the role of soils as the heart of terrestrial ecosystems, both natural and managed, and the importance of this key natural resource to environmental health and biological productivity. Explores how human activity and global change are impacting this vital natural resource and ecosystem that is crucial to life on earth. The laboratory component also introduces applications and standard methodology for investigating these principles.