ENVS 270 Soil Morphology

This course demonstrates key principles of soil science. The lecture will emphasize theoretical concepts about physical, chemical, and morphological characteristics of soils as well as common techniques. Exercises will explore soil physical properties in relation to the environment and other soil morphological features. This course will: (1) Provide practical hands-on experience with many of the tools and techniques of soil and water science in relation to the environment to visualize and measure essential soil physical, chemical, and morphological properties; (2) Enhance student understanding of essential soil physical, chemical and morphological properties and nutrient cycles; (3) Encourage students’ appreciation of soil as a crucial component to environmental systems; and (4) Reinforce, with practical exercises, the concepts presented in the lecture course.

OWU Units: 1.00. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): ENVS 111. Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: None. Offered: TBD.