ENVR 328 - Soil Science and Conservation

CR: 3
Prerequisite: 200-level ENVR course This course examines principles of soil science, processes leading to the deterioration of soil and water quality, and the impact of deterioration on soil use. Aspects of effective soil usage, including management techniques, composition, fertility, erosion, conservation, and irrigation, as well as the latest green methodologies from the perspective of farmers, horticulturalists, environmentalists, and others will be discussed. In addition, the latest updates on nutrient management and best practices on legal issues and government programs will be briefly discussed.