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Crop and Soil Sciences > Degree Programs and Courses > Golf Course Turfgrass Management Courses > SOILS 901A

SOILS 901A - Introduction to Soils and Soil Properties

Instructor: Ms. Katharine Butler
Points: 4
Term Offered: Fall
Texts: Soil Science and Management. Edward J. Plaster. Fourth edition. Thomson-Delmar Learning.
Prerequisite: First-term standing in the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program.
Syllabus: Link to PDF file.
Links: SOILS 901A Course Page

Course Description

Fundamentals of soils and soil properties. Topics covered include soil genesis, physical properties, taxonomy, biology, ecology, chemistry, and soil-water interactions.