AGPS 05 - Soil Science

    Recent Professors
    Elias Armenta, Steve Bell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24–36 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AGPS 05
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This course provides a basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and their characteristics. The course includes factors of fundamental soil properties, soil and plant relationships, principles of soil formation, fertilizers and soil management, salinity, pH, erosion management, and nonagricultural uses.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:30am–1:30pm, Thu 1:30pm–4:35pm, Thu 2:10pm–5:15pm, Tue 2:15pm–4:15pm