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Jan 15, 2025
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ESS 4200 - Soil Ecosystem Dynamics4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ESS 3000 with a grade of C- or higher. ESS 3000 must be taken concurrently with this course if not previously completed with a grade of C- or better.
Examines the role of soil in the natural environment, its importance as a natural resource, and the dynamics of soil under natural and human-induced stressors. Explores the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soils, their composition and formation. Students study best practices in the rehabilitation of acidic, saline-sodic, contaminated, disturbed, and degraded soils. Special attention is given to the role of soil in supporting and maintaining Southern Rocky Mountain ecosystems. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
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