AGOR 50 - Soil Science and Management

    Recent Professors
    Duncan Mc Kee, Brian Scott, Gretchen Heimlich-Villalta
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    22–24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Principles of soil management, including management of air, water, nutrients, organic matter. Study of soil including physical, chemical, and biological properties, classification, derivation, use, function, and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology as they pertain to optimized plant growth. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility, and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. Field trips are required.
    Usually Held
    Fri 11:30am–1:40pm, Fri 9:00am–11:05am, Thu 5:30pm–7:35pm, Thu 7:45pm–10:00pm