AGPS 012 - SOIL SCIENCE

    Recent Professors
    Michael Pina, Michael Vendrasco
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AGPS 012
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Focus on soil classification, derivation, use, function and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility and physical properties of soil. Course may include required instructional trips. See Class Schedule for details. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours of laboratory. Formerly ENVS 011.
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:45pm–5:55pm, Tue 2:45pm–4:50pm