Spring 2027

Special Topics

Special topics course covering contemporary issues relevant to soil science, focusing on soil properties and function in various contexts.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Geoffrey Siemering

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an ability to understand soils within the context of either its biological, physical, or chemical properties

  • Communicate soil properties and function either in written or oral form

  • Explain soil characteristics and function within a larger context whether it be societal, economic, international, or local

  • Link soil function to soil characteristics that demonstrate understanding of their importance

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Prerequisites

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SOILSCI 375

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Spring 2027
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Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Special topics on contemporary issues relevant to soil science.

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Topics

  • Contemporary issues relevant to soil science
  • Biological, physical, or chemical properties of soils
  • Soil characteristics and function in societal, economic, international, or local contexts

Skills

  • Understand soils within the context of biological, physical, or chemical properties
  • Communicate soil properties and function in written or oral form
  • Explain soil characteristics and function within societal, economic, international, or local contexts
  • Link soil function to soil characteristics demonstrating understanding of their importance

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SOILSCI 375 · Spring 2027

Special Topics

Recorded 2026-10-14
SOILSCI 375 · Spring 2027

Soils and Human Health

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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