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SWS 4715C: ENVIRONMENTAL PEDOLOGY

 

SWS4715C Bacon Environmental Pedology

Instructor:

Allan Bacon
Assistant Professor, Environmental 
  Pedology
(352) 294-3119
allan.bacon@ufl.edu

About the Course

This course covers the study and analysis of soil in the environment and the factors responsible for soil formation and geographic distribution. Development of hydric soil criteria and hydric soil indicators. Emphasis on morphology or hydric/non-hydric soils and introduction to diagnostic horizons and soil classification. The course also includes ABS on soil field techniques.

Credits: 4
Semesters Offered: Spring
General Education Requirement: No

Prerequisites: SWS 3022
Textbook: None.