GEO201 — Soil-The Living World Beneath Our Feet
GEO 201 - Soil-The Living World Beneath Our Feet GEO 201 - Soil-The Living World Beneath Our Feet 5 Credits Soil is one of the great and limited resources civilizations depend on. To manage this vital resource, we will examine the biological, chemical and physical properties of soils; fundamentals of soil ecology, soil-water-plant relations, soil fertility, and soil genesis. Nutrient cycling, fertility management, soil building, soil analysis, and diagnosis are included. If you are a home gardener, an urban farmer, or just interested in the future of the human species, this is an important class that also gets down and dirty. 0 Placement Eligibility Math 91 or higher Fees Geology Fee Science Lab Support Fee Quarters Typically ummer Fall Winter Spring Day Designed to Serve Primarily designed to serve students in the Sustainable Agriculture program, it may also be of interest to some general education students needing a lab science and/or students interested in geoscience and environmental science. Active Date 20250521T14:44:20 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Degree Distributions: AA Science Natural Science Natural Science Lab ProfTech Related Instruction BAS Course Outline Introduction Importance amd role of soil Formation of soil Soil components (air, water, minerals, and organic matter) Soil formation and soil-forming factors Soil morphology (what soils look and feel like) The soil profile Soil color, texture, structure Soil classification
Prerequisites: MATH81