GEOS2312 - Soils in a Sustainable Environment

GEOS 2312 Soils in a Sustainable Environment (3 semester credit hours) This course will explore the roles of soils in a sustainable environment as it relates to terrestrial life in the Earth's critical zone. The physical, chemical, and biologic aspects of soils in relation to the origins, classification, and physical properties of soils. Soils and their interactions with the biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. Stewardship of soils as an essential, irreplaceable natural resource. (3-0) Y