HORT 115 — Soils & Fertility
covers the chemical properties of fertilizers, types, production and use in relation to soil properties, environmental conditions, crop requirements, applications, and economic factors of liming and nutrient applications. Students are introduced to basic principles of soil formation, texture, structure, moisture and organic matter and how soils and fertility relate to agriculture and horticulture practices. This course is applicable toward all certificates, AAS, ALS (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 2.0, lab hours 2.0).