Soil Science

Agriculture Division

SOIL-10 SOIL SCIENCE (CAN AG 14)
(CSU breadth area B1/B3) 3 units: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
Advisories: ENGL-A; MATH-80.
This course provides a basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and their characteristics. The course includes factors of fundamental soil properties, soil and plant relationships, principles of soil formation, fertilizers and soil management, salinity, pH, erosion management, and nonagricultural uses. (12/04)

SOIL-11 FERTILIZERS AND SOIL AMENDMENTS
3 units: 3 hours lecture.
This course will cover the composition, value, selection and use of fertilizer materials and soil amendments. Soil, plant, and fertilizer relationships will be covered. Application practices common to area crops and soils will be discussed. (2/90)