SOILS101 - Introductory Soil Science
Fall 2013, Section 002 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 181558
Satisfies: General Education - Natural Science Courses (GN)
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013
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The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802
Course Description
A study of soil properties and processes and relationships to land use, plant growth, environmental quality, and society.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
Discover a variety of complexities related to soils on a local, national, and international scale. Identify the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils. Study soil characteristics and their relationship to land use, plant growth, environmental quality, and society/culture.Schedule This Course
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| Student from a Penn State campus other than World Campus | Contact Us |
* Verify an existing Access Account or request a new Access Account and return it.
**The first day to schedule classes is based on the priority registration process.
Note: For a step-by-step process, see our Schedule a Course page.
Material Requirements
There are no required purchased materials for this course.
Technical Requirements
Requires: Students will need to have high speed internet.
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Software Requirements
Requires: Students will need to have MS Office, Acrobat Reader, and Flash Player.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.