Courses Taught:
SOIL 499: Independent Study
SOIL 360: Soil Genesis and Classification
SOIL 460W: Soil Erosion and Management
SOIL 465: Soil Microbiology
SOIL 467: Soil Physics
SOIL 462: Soil Fertility
RRS 306: Intro to Rangeland Resource Science
FOR 479W: Forestry Senior Capstone
SCI 100: Becoming a STEM Professional in the 21st Century.
Soil Science students at Cal Poly Humboldt have the opportunity to pursue:
We are part of the Department of Forestry, Fire and Rangeland Management in the College of Natural Resources & Sciences @ Cal Poly, Humboldt.
SOIL 499: Directed Study
Individual research/ project.
SOIL 360: Soil Genesis and Classification
Factors of soil genesis; their interactions. Soil morphology/description; classification, emphasizing wildland soils.
SOIL 460W: Soil Erosion and Management
Characterization, mapping, assessment, interpretation, and management of wildland soils; nutrient cycling, fire effects, erosion control.
SOIL 465: Soil Microbiology
Interrelationships between soil, microorganisms, and plants, especially in context of wildland soils. Isolate/ identify microorganisms.
SOIL 467: Soil Physics
State/transport of matter and energy in soil; physical processes governing soil/water energy relationships.
SOIL 462: Soil Fertility
Methods of evaluating/ managing soil fertility; nutrient availability and cycling in terrestrial ecosystems; soil test methods and interpretation of results.
RRS 306: Intro to Rangeland Resource Science
Analysis of rangeland biophysical communities; management for sustainable human and environmental values; use by wild and domestic animals; historical and legal changes in rangeland management.
FOR 479W: Forestry Senior Capstone
A forestry-related project, produced either by a team or by an individual, culminating in a public presentation.
SCI 100: Becoming a STEM Professional in the 21st Century.
This course provides an introduction to the academic skills of a student in STEM, an introduction to the practical aspects of these disciplines, and their role in our multicultural society.