| Course ID: | CRSS 3540. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. |
| Course Title: | Soil Morphology and Interpretation |
Course
Description: | Field evaluation and description of soil morphological and landscape characteristics. Estimation of soil characteristics and use interpretation from field observable features. |
| Oasis Title: | Soil Morphology and Interpret |
| Nontraditional Format: | All instruction will occur in a field setting during weekly 1-3
hour field trips. Students will have an opportunity to
participate in regional and national soils competitions. Credit
will depend on the level of participation. |
| Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | 1. To be able to identify and describe the morphological and landscape characteristics of soils in their natural setting.
2. To be able to interpret soil behavior and understand proper soil use and management based on morphological and landscape characteristics. |
| Topical Outline: | I. Soil morphology
a. Color
b. Texture
c. Structure
d. Consistence
e. Redoximorphic features
f. Other characteristics
II. Landscape characteristics
a. Hillslope position
b. Parent materials
III. Soil Interpretations and Property Estimates
a. Saturated hydraulic conductivity
b. Available water holding capacity
c. Wetness class
d. Runoff rate
e. Interpretations for selected uses |
| Honor Code Reference: | Students must adhere to University Honor Code. |