SO 210 - Introductory Soil Science

3 Credits

Course Description: This course provides an overview of soil formation processes and the fundamental morphological, physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soil. Students gain knowledge of soils through lectures and hands on experience. Students become familiar with The Canadian System of Soil Classification to the Order level and the issues associated with ‘problem soils’.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: SC 200

Lecture Hours: 42
Lab Hours: 28