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Soil Science (SOIL)
SOIL 4470 Problems and Special Study Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor. Description: Problems in soil science selected from topics in soil chemistry and fertility, soil physics, soil biology, soil conservation, and soil morphology. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-3 Contact hours: Other: 1
SOIL 5000 Master’s Thesis Prerequisites: Consent of adviser.
Description: Research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with a major professor. 1-6 credits, 6 max total credits under Plan I, and 2 max total credits under Plan II. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-6 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences SOIL 5020 Graduate Seminar Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Description: Discussion of research philosophy, methods, interpretation, and presentations. Profession development and contributions to the scientific community. Same course as PLNT 5020. Offered for fixed 1 credit hour, maximum of 3 credit hours. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate
Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences SOIL 4483 Soil Microbiology
Prerequisites: SOIL 2124 and BIOL 1114 or consent of instructor. Description: An overview of microorganisms living in the soil and their activities which are significant to agricultural practices and the environment. No credit for both SOIL 4483 and SOIL 5383.Course previously offered as AGRN 4483. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences SOIL 4571 Professional Preparation in Plant and Soil Sciences Prerequisites: Senior standing in plant and soil sciences. Description: Preparation for professional certification exams and career opportunities in plant and soil sciences. Same course as PLNT 4571. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Schedule types: Independent Study, Lecture Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences SOIL 5110 Problems and Special Study Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Description: Supervised study of special problems and topics not covered in other graduate courses. Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-4 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences SOIL 5112 Research Methods in Plant and Soil Sciences Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Description: Exploration of various methodologies helpful in field scale research. Application and understanding biometry as it relates to research result interpretation. Course previously offered as SOIL 5111. Credit hours: 2 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences SOIL 5120 Teaching Practicum in Plant and Soil Sciences Description: College-level teaching experience under the mentorship of a faculty member who assists in planning of class activities, provides guidance in teaching-related projects, observes classes and provides feedback regarding course delivery and classroom management. Credit hours: 1-3 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences SOIL 4683 Soil, Water, and Weather Prerequisites: SOIL 2124 and PHYS 1114.
Description: Introduction to the physics of the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. A focus on physical properties of soil and interactions with water and weather in terrestrial ecosystems. Course previously offered as AGRN 4683. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences SOIL 4893 Soil Chemistry and Environmental Quality Prerequisites: SOIL 2124 and CHEM 1225. Description: Chemical and colloidal properties of clays and organic matter in soil systems, including ion exchange, retention, and precipitation; soil acidity and salinity; mineral weathering and formation; oxidation-reduction reactions; trace and toxic elements, water quality, land application of wastes, and soil remediation. Same course as ENVR 4893. Previously offered as SOIL 3893 and AGRN 3893. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Plant & Soil Sciences
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