Course Description
Field-based studies of soils in California ecosystems, away from campus, throughout California. Emphasis on description and classification of soils; relationships among soils, vegetation, geology, and climate; physical, chemical, and biological processes in soils on the landscape; and the role of soils in land use. SSC 205 requires additional work for graduate credit. Prerequisites SSC 100 and SSC 120 or equivalent recommended. |
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Course Description
Recognition and description of soils; chemical, biological and physical processes of soil formation. Factors of soil formation. Interactions of soils with diverse ecosystems. Introduction to soil classification. Practice using soil taxonomy. Practical experience describing soil properties in the field. Prerequisites SSC 100; GEL 050 recommended. Learning Activities Lecture 4 hour(s), Laboratory 3 hour(s). |
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