Covers on-site treatment and dispersal of wastewater for homes and small communities, including constructed wetlands and regulations.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2026
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24 coursesHistorical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
ENVIRST/SOILSCI 101
Forum on the Environment
1–2 creditsA forum course examining historical and contemporary human impacts on the biosphere and prospects for sustainable management.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Thea Whitman: Workload is minimal, consisting of in-class work, short homework, and one group project, with guest speakers and group work structure.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines soil interactions with environmental contaminants and their role in pollution control.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleEnvironmental Biogeochemistry explores global biogeochemical cycles and their interactions in terrestrial ecosystems.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleEnvironmental Microbiology covers microbial interactions in various environments and their role in biogeochemistry and environmental mitigation.
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SOILSCI 155 is an introductory seminar focusing on academic skills, career development, and professional path exploration for first-year students in Soil and Environmental Sciences.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Introduction to Environmental Science covering Earth's interconnected systems, natural services, and environmental challenges.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers consistently describe the workload as heavy, citing long readings and weekly quizzes that function like exams with tight time limits and high point values.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SOILSCI 299
Independent Study
1–3 creditsSOILSCI 299 is an independent study course involving research work under the direct guidance of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSOILSCI 301
General Soil Science
3 creditsGeneral Soil Science covers the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their impact on plant-water relations, and methods for soil classification and agricultural suitability assessment.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews for Mattie Urrutia describe her as kind, helpful, and leading an organized lab with diverse activities.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025A hands-on laboratory course teaching soil analysis and interpretation for applications in agriculture and environmental sustainability.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleSOILSCI 323
Soil Biology
3 creditsSOIL BIOLOGY covers the nature, activities, and role of soil organisms in ecosystem function and bioremediation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SOILSCI 327 teaches field soil characterization and environmental monitoring of water, nutrients, gases, and contaminants using physical equations and sensing technologies.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleSOILSCI 333
Environmental Hydrology
3 creditsENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY explores Earth's hydrosphere science and human impact to find sustainable strategies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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SOILSCI 375
Special Topics
1–3 creditsSOILSCI 375 covers special topics on contemporary issues relevant to soil science.
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No recorded grade history
SOILSCI 399 is a coordinative internship in Soil Science where students arrange and complete supervised work under faculty and site guidance.
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No recorded grade history
SOILSCI 486
Soil Management
3 creditsSOIL MANAGEMENT is a capstone course applying problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills to soil and environmental sciences issues.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY covers the chemical behavior and environmental fate of species in soils and associated media.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleSOILSCI 681
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsSOILSCI 681 is an individual study course for Soil Science Honors majors to complete their senior thesis under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
SOILSCI 682
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsSOILSCI 682 is the continuation of SOILSCI 681, serving as the senior honors thesis component for Soil Science majors.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
SOILSCI 699
Special Problems
1–3 creditsSOILSCI 699 is an individual study course for Soil Science majors completing their theses, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
SOILSCI 728
Graduate Seminar
1 creditsSOILSCI 728 is a graduate seminar featuring oral presentations on contemporary land and soil issues.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026SOILSCI 799 is a practicum providing instructional orientation and direct teaching experience in agricultural and life sciences education.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
SOILSCI 875
Special Topics
1–4 creditsSOILSCI 875 covers special topics on contemporary issues relevant to soil science.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleSOILSCI 990
Research
1–12 creditsSOILSCI 990 is an independent research and writing course designed to help students complete their dissertation requirements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
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Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.