Genesis of Soil Landscapes

4 credits

SOIL-4320

Soil Science
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

(cross-leveled with SOIL 7320). The co-evolution of soil landscapes. The role of water in the accumulation of parent materials and development of soil horizons. Factors and processes of soil genesis. Distribution of soil in their natural settings. Recommended: introductory soil science or introductory geology course.