PLANT 14 Soil Science

Units: 4
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Grade Options: Letter Grade
General Education: Delta Area 2; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
The study of soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Soil classification, derivation, use, function and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID AG - PS 128L)