HORT 160 - Soil Science

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

This is an introductory soils course. Topics include soil genesis, composition, and physical and chemical characteristics in relation to soil moisture and fertility. Students learn basic soil testing procedures with horticultural applications and use test results to correct soil imbalances through a variety of methods such as liming fertilization and adding organic matter to soils.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Have a understanding of the types of soils
Understand the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils
Understand how nutrients move through the soil and into the plant
Understand soils and their impact on various plant material such as agricultural crops, turf, and nursery