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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSE 442 - Pedology: The Science of Soil Morphology, Genesis and Classification


Examines the relationships between soil properties (color, structure, organic matter content, drainage, nutrient content, etc.) and soil formation factors (parent material, climate, organisms, relief, time). Addresses major components of pedology including soil classification and the role of soils in global biogeochemical processes.

Prerequisites: PSE 140 or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years

Credits: 3