ESP 250 - Soils and Land Use

Study and description of soils as natural materials in the landscape. The course includes an examination of physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils as they affect soil-plant-water relations. Other topics include soil classification and suitability for agriculture, urban development, contaminant remediation, field examinations of soils, and physical and chemical soil analyses.

Prerequisite(s): ESP 101, ESP 102, one semester of chemistry lecture and lab, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Course Type: Environmental Science & Policy