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ES 326 Soil Genesis, Class & Morphology

Credits: 4
Prerequisites:
  • ES 100, ES 161, ES 220, CHEM 151, or GEOG 100 or consent of instructor
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This course provides an introduction to soils as natural bodies and to the study of soil characteristics and classification, including the basics of soil profile description, field textural classification, recognition of master horizons, and essential soil-landscape, soil-vegetation, and soil-climate relationships. Laboratory work involves field excursions to describe soils and examine soil-landscape relationships. A field trip fee may be required.