SOIL 640 - Soil Physics

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: Two hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory.
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed

An introduction to soil as a porous medium that supports the growth of plant roots by retaining air, heat, water and nutrients. These same physical processes govern the movement of chemicals in the environment. The course will cover physical processes and properties and develop the concepts of transport and retention.

Crosslisted With: (Same as SOIL 440)