Science of Soils
This course will introduce students to the study and management of soils as natural bodies, as media for plant growth and as integral components of terrestrial ecosystems. It will present basic concepts of soil science including: soil formation and classification, the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, the role of soil in supplying water and nutrients to plants and soil organisms, as well as applications of soil concepts in farming or engineering. The course will also introduce the relationships of soils to environmental problems.
Prerequisites & course information
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Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027