Fall 2026

Soil Management

SOIL MANAGEMENT is a capstone course applying problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills to soil and environmental sciences issues.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Nick Balster3.3/5

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Senior standing only and declared in Soil Science or Environmental Sciences

    • Senior standing
      • declared in Soil Science
      • Environmental Sciences
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SOILSCI 486

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    • Senior standing
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      • declared in Soil Science
      • Environmental Sciences

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Fall 2026

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SEM 001Classroom Instruction8 / 150

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A capstone applying independent and team problem solving, critical thinking and oral and written communication skills to issues in soil and environmental sciences.

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  • Soil and environmental sciences issues

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  • Independent and team problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication

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SOILSCI 486 · Fall 2026

Soil Management

Recorded 2026-09-07
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