Course Description

This course will introduce students to the broad field of soil science including the chemical, physical and biological properties of soil. It is designed to help prepare students for work on agriculture and natural ecosystems by learning to identify, understand, and manage soils in both agriculture and forestry. The course will include soil identification, classification, conservation, management practices, and soil fertility and productivity. Prerequisite of learning support reading required. (3 hour lecture, 2 hour lab) F, S Each student is assessed a lab fee for this course.
Course designed for transfer and part of the TN Transfer Pathway.