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Jul 02, 2025
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LAH 1050 - Introduction to Soils
4 cr
This course covers soil formation and classification and the ways in which chemical, physical, and biological properties of soil affect plant growth. It examines issues related to soil temperature, aeration, organic matter, and tilth. It explores practices best suited to erosion control and nutrient management. The student learns about soil testing and the most effective liming and fertilizing practices for sustainable management. The college, home gardens, and local farms are used in soil and fertilizer analysis.
3 hours of lecture, 2 hours of lab
Offered: Spring
There is a fee associated with this course
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