PLSCI 3630
Soil Genesis, Classification, and Survey
Discusses factors and processes of soil formation on which soil survey is based. Practices principles of field identification, classification, survey, and interpretation in a field setting. Provides an overview of soil databases, their content, development, and use for site evaluation and land classification.
Topics
- Demonstrate knowledge of and apply needed tools and skills to better understand the nature of soil and soil management needs.
- Demonstrate skills and identify tools to monitor and assess soil properties.
- Produce good written academic and research projects to effectively demonstrate knowledge and the ability to communicate such knowledge.
- Articulate the distribution and diversity of soils.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
PLSCI 2600.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027