Soil Morphology

Catalog description

This course will support and complement the undergraduate soil judging team and provide valuable field morphology experience for students. The specific conditions by which a soil is formed cause the soil to exhibit unique physical, chemical, and biological properties which impact how soil can be used by humans. Soil judging competitions take place around the country and provide students a hands-on experience to evaluate soil morphology and interpretations. This course will cover the basic principles of soil formation, how to complete basic field descriptions of soils, and how to use soil descriptions to evaluate implications of various land uses. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 2