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MEET YOUR SOIL: SOIL ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION LABORATORY

SOILSCI 302
Course Description

Hands-on laboratory on soil analysis and interpretation of soil properties for different uses, such as food production, waste management, water quality, stormwater control, and environmental sustainability.

Prerequisties

(ENVIRST/GEOG/SOILSCI 230 or SOILSCI 301 , or concurrent enrollment) or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.79

1.19% from Historical

Completion Rate
94.29%

1.54% from Historical

A Rate
91.43%

0.39% from Historical

Class Size
35

25% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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