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ESS 170: Fundamentals of Soil Science

Units: 3

Examines the soil as a natural resource and soils as ecosystems. Soil science explores the major physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, and fundamental processes that regulate interaction of the terrestrial biosphere with other components of the earth system.

Course Details
Repeatable for Credit: No
Conjoined with: ES 201
Normal Letter Grade only

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite: (CHEM 002 or CHEM 002H or equivalent exam) and (BIO 001 or ESS 001 or equivalent exam)
Corequisite: ESS 170L
Instructor Permission Required: No


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