GEOG 461 - Soils

Description:
Properties, factors, processes, and classification of Earth’s soils, past and present. Four hours lecture and three hours of laboratory or field trips each week. GEOG 361 and GEOG 461 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the various soil processes and factors, and the resulting soil properties.
Communicate in the language of the discipline.
Apply the basic concepts of soils to the various pedogenic processes.
Demonstrate the use of the various tools and techniques soils.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/2011

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations: Ellensburg