HORT 130 — Soils and Soil Fertility
This is an introductory soil science course investigating the physical, biological and chemical properties of soils and the relationships between plants and soil. Areas of study include: soil sampling and testing, organic matter management and composting, water relationships, soil surveys, soil horizon interpretation, soil fertility, and plant nutrition based on the selection and use of natural and synthetic fertilizers and soil amendments. Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none