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AGRI 60 |
Soil & Plant Nutrition |
Description: | Presents the study of soil as a growth medium for plants and a valuable natural resource. Includes physical, chemical and biological properties of soil; soil-water relationships; organisms, organic matter decomposition and soil ecosystem principles; soil reaction, cation exchange and essential nutrient cycling; synthetic and organic fertilizers; soil conservation and land management principles and practices. Performing soil analyses and making recommendations for management and crop production. Computations include land areas, liming rates, fertilizer cost, formulations, application rates, metric/unit conversions and developing customized soil reports. |
Recommended Preparation: | Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 |
Transferability: | CSU |
Repeatability: | Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP |
Fee: | $5.00 |
Grading Type: | Grade Only |
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