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REM 310 - Rangeland Soil Analysis and Management

(3 units)
Introduce students to the analysis and management of rangeland soils in the Western US, with a specific focus on the soil types of the Great Basin. Students will learn about major soil orders of Western US rangeland systems in the context of common tools and frameworks of rangeland management, specifically ecological sites, disturbance response groups, and state and transition models.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2 units: 100-minutes per week X 15 weeks
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1 unit: 150-minutes per week X 15 weeks
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. utilize soil assessment to determine the ecological site of a given area, and in junction of site vegetation and degree of ecological processes the current state of a site within the STM framework.
2. apply understanding of disturbance impacts on soil health to predict soil stability, soil health and ecological risks of given site.
3. assess soil quality health and stability for given scenarios and suggest possible actions to bolster soil quality and/or increase soil stability for given scenarios.


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