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Nov 23, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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AGS 106 - Soils Lab
Description: Hands-on evaluation of factors important in soil sciences. Emphasis on soil remediation, protection and fertility through understanding of physical, chemical and biological properties of soil affecting plant growth, the environment and other land uses. Includes soils in a world ecosystem with focus on Arizona soils. Concentration on soil factors for agriculture, viticulture and environmental sciences.
Prerequisites: AGS 105 (may be taken concurrently)
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0
Lab: 2
Course Content:
- Physical, chemical, biological properties of soil
- Sampling
- Evaluation
- Texture analysis
- Field method
- Fertility
- Organic matter
- Alkalinity, acidity
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe and justify physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. (1)
- Customize soil samples for intended need in agriculture, viticulture and wild land settings. (2)
- Deduce management concerns and implement practices consistent with soil sampling results. (3)
- Prepare, conduct and evaluate a sample using sedimentation, pore space, field methods. (1-5)
- Match a soil to the textural triangle. (4)
- Evaluate fertility in plant growth systems such as nursery crops, field situations, and natural spaces, by petiole analysis, EC of applications, and soil fertility reports. (1-3,6)
- Determine soil alkalinity and acidity levels. (8)
- Apply amendments to correct soil disorders. (6,7)
- Create and apply compost. (7)
- Test the importance of soil organic matter, and evaluate applications. (2,3,6,7)
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