AGPS 1103 - Soils, 3 Credits

Level: Lower

Course Attributes: Gen. Ed. - Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Science

Fundamental principles of soil science are studied in an effort to relate soil characteristics to plant growth; plant growth as influenced by soil factors. Soil parent materials and soil formation; physical, chemical and colloidal properties of soils and soil surveys; life in the soil; soil water; and water conservation, plant nutrition, lime and liming practices are all covered in this course. Laboratory components complement lecture material.