PLS 2 — Soils
This course examines the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils as a medium for plant growth. Principles discussed include soil formation factors, development, and the interactive effects of soil properties. Soil analysis, interpretation, and management for environmental horticulture, forestry, and production agriculture is detailed on course completion. Emphasis in production agriculture on topics such as soil fertility, soil salinity and reclamation, and land use planning. Forestry applications include soil mapping, erosion control, and taxonomy.
Part of
- Agriculture Business for Transfer, Associate in Science
- Agriculture Business, Certificate of Achievement
- Agriculture Education, Certificate of Achievement
- Agriculture Education, Associate in Science
- General Agriculture, Certificate of Achievement
- Agriculture Animal Science for Transfer, Associate in Science
- Animal Science, Associate in Science
- Cal-GETC
- Environmental Horticulture, Associate in Science
- Liberal Arts & Sciences: Natural Sciences, Associate in Arts
- Mechanized Agriculture, Associate in Science
- Agriculture & Technology, Associate in Science
- Enology, Associate in Science
- Enology, Certificate of Achievement
- Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer, Associate in Science
- Irrigation, Fertility & Pest Management Technician, Certificate of Achievement
- Pest Control Advisor, Certificate of Achievement
- Plant and Soil Science, Associate in Science
- Plant Protection Intern, Certificate of Achievement
- Production Agriculture Technician, Certificate of Achievement