Soils in the Environment

Overview

Subject area

GEOL

Catalog Number

318

Course Title

Soils in the Environment

Description

The processes and behavior of soils in natural and managed environments. This course will address the physical, chemical, and biological properties and processes of soils in the context of their roles in the environment. Topics include the function of soils in supporting plant growth, maintaining environmental quality, and their role in global biogeochemical cycling. Students will learn how soils develop and how management practices affect soil quality, ecosystem productivity, and environmental sustainability. The lab section of the course will provide hands-on experience in fundamental soil physical, chemical, and biological analyses, field trips, and recitation.This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

6

Requisites

020558

Course Schedule