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Dec 07, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2021-2022 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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NRES 455 - Soil Genesis and Morphology (3 units)
Advanced insights into soil forming processes, soil morphology and soil classification. The course will consist of lectures, lab activities and field trips.
Prerequisite(s): NRES 322 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe and explain fundamental concepts of soil genesis.
2. describe a soil profile using basic morphological characteristics.
3. evaluate relationships between soil properties and landscape position.
4. classify soils using the USDA Soil Taxonomy system.
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