Geosciences 565 - Soil Form & Classification
Spring
2023
01
4.00
Justin Richardson
M W F 9:05AM 9:55AM
UMass Amherst
66874
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (II) rm 225
jbrichardson@umass.edu
66753,68699
With lab. Effect of environmental factors on soil formation and land use. Relationship between soil morphology, classification, and use interpretations. Application of soils information to on-site sewage disposal, wetland identification, and other environmentally significant problem areas. Prerequisite: introductory course in chemistry, geology, soils, or environmental science; or consent of instructor.
Open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students in ENVIRSCI, GEOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY, PLSOIL, NRC, ECO, and GEOSCI. Student should have had introductory chemistry as well as at least one course in geology, soils, or environmental science.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.