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ENVS 315 - Soils and the Environment


Soils and the Environment: Lecture/lab course surveys the importance, composition, and formation of soils; soil chemistry, mineralogy, and organic matter; soil physical properties and water movement and retention; soil biology and microbiology; soil fertility and plant growth; reactions and movement of nutrients, trace metals, and pesticides in soils; factors influencing soil erosion and salinization; and soil taxonomy and surveys.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (ENVS 300  or MSCI 300 or ENSTU 300  or BIO 300) and GEOL 260  with a C- or better]
Typically Offered: Spring term only

Units: 4