AG V04 - Introduction to Soil Science

    Recent Professors
    Benjamin Waddell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AG V04
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course is an introduction to soil science. The physical, chemical, and biological aspects of soil are explored as a natural resource. Topics include erosion control, nutrient analysis and management, chemical transfer, and plant relationships. Soil morphology, soil moisture, mapping, and soil ecology are explored throughout the course.
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:00pm–4:50pm