Soil Science (SOIL) 

Soil Science (SOIL)

Commented [MH1]: All courses moved to SPSS except SOIL 3520 (DROPPED)

Head of Department: Professor Richard McAvoy Department Office: Room133, W.B. Young Building For major requirements, see the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources section of this Catalog. 2120. Environmental Soil Science Three credits. Three class periods. Prerequisite: CHEM 1122 or 1124Q or 1127Q or 1137Q or 1147Q. Schulthess Introduction to the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils. The relationship between soils and the growth of higher plants. Impact of soils on environmental quality. CA 3. 2125. Soils Lab One credit. One 2-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: SOIL 2120, which may be taken concurrently. Schulthess Basic laboratory analysis of the physical and chemical properties of soil. Includes weekend field trips. 3410. Soil Chemistry Components Four credits. Three class periods and one 2-hour computer laboratory period. Prerequisites: CHEM 1128Q. Recommended preparation: SOIL 2120 and 2125. Schulthess Basic concepts of the physical chemistry of soil constituents. Topics include soil atmospheres, soil solutions, soil organic matter, soil mineralogy, and surface characteristics and analysis. 3520. Urban and Sports Turf Soils Three credits. Prerequisite: SOIL 2120. Taught with SAPL 352. Henderson Physical and engineering properties of soils and root zone mixes utilized for landscapes, horticulture production, golf course putting greens and athletic fields. Areas of emphasis will include: preparation and evaluation of project specifications, root zone constituent selection, design and installation of drainage systems, evaluating soils and root zone mixes prior to construction by conducting and assessing laboratory performance testing, examining construction techniques and maintaining quality control during construction. 3620. Soil Fertility Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: SOIL 2120. Morris Factors governing nutrient uptake by plants, fate of nutrients applied to soils, principles and practices in the manufacture and use of fertilizers for crop production, laboratory and greenhouse studies of soil and plant response to applied nutrients. 4420. Soil Chemistry Processes Three credits. Three class periods. Prerequisite: CHEM 1128Q. Recommended preparation: SOIL 2120 and 2125. Schulthess Physical chemical characteristics of soil minerals and soil organic matter and their reactivity with compounds present in the aqueous and vapor phase. Topics include: redox reactions, adsorption and desorption measurements, electrokinetics, adsorption modeling, and basic principles of soil modification and remediation practices.

Commented [MH2]: CAHNR 11/4/16