THE WISCONSIN SOIL TOUR
Focuses on soil distribution and soil forming factors for Wisconsin. Teaches skills in describing soil variations across the landscape, characterization of soils in the field, collecting soil samples, use of state-of-the-art soil sensing technologies, processing soil data from proximal soil sensors, report writing and presentation.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: SOIL SCI/ENVIR ST/GEOG 230 , SOIL SCI 301 , or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Physical Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain soil variations within the profile and across the Wisconsin landscape Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Explain the processes that control differences and similarities in soils Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Summarize how soils are described, mapped, and classified Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Critically evaluate scientific articles on soil issues in Wisconsin Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain soil variations within the profile and across the Wisconsin landscape Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Explain the processes that control differences and similarities in soils Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Summarize how soils are described, mapped, and classified Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Critically evaluate scientific articles on soil issues in Wisconsin Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027