I. BIOL 220, Soils and Agronomy,4-SH (3 for lecture;1 for lab)

II. Fall 2001, George Mears, Farr 108, Ext. 6230

III. Prerequisites: None. Algebraic skill are necessary.

Co-Requisites: Biol 220 Lab

IV. Course Description:

Nature and properties of soils. Physical, chemical, and

biological processes in soils and their influence on plant

growth.

V. Text: Nature and Properties of Soils Brady

VI. Course Objectives:

To familiarize the student with soil processes and

structural controls that influence effective plant

growth.

To enable the student to better judge the suitability of

soil for plant propagation and to be able to modify the

media for successful plant growth.

VII. Methods of Instruction and Learning:

This course involves weekly lecture periods and collateral

laboratory periods.

Lecture periods will consist of expansion and

interpretation of text materials.

Information will be presented orally as well as through

use of audio/visual media as needed.

Laboratory exercises will be completed utilizing collected

field samplings as well as prepared materials.

VIII. Course Requirements/Evaluation Methods:

Lecture - Two (2) equally weighted exams will be

given during the term.

Laboratory - Students will complete various lab

exercises utilizing prepared

materials as well as collected field

samples. Simple soil analysis

methodologies will be employed.

Periodic lab quizzes will be given dealing with

mathematical soil character.

Evaluation Scale: Lecture Laboratory

A 100 - 90% A 100 - 96%

B 89 - 80% B 95 - 90%

C 79 - 70% C 89 - 85%

D 69 - 60% D 84 - 80%

F Below 60% F Below 80%

No extra credit is available for this course.

IX. Units of Instruction:

Mid-Term Exam will cover materials presented in chapters 1

through 7, exclusive of chapter 3.

The final lecture exam will cover materials included in

chapters 8 through 17, plus chapter 3.

For the most part we will cover these chapters as ordered

in the text. Deviations from this will be noted.

X. Date of Revision: August 2001