Soils and Environmental Quality
General
Prefix
ETS
Course Number
567
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Chemical, physical and biological principles of soils. Influences of soil on biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur and trace elements. Management of polluted soils.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Compare and contrast soil sampling techniques and soil analysis methods.
Outcome
Analyze chemical, physical and biological soil processes in relation to soil environmental quality.
Outcome
Analyze of interactions of pollutants with soil, water and air.
Outcome
Examine nutrient cycling with the soil system.
Outcome
Evaluate soil remediation processes and techniques.