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CSES-4174: Soil Evaluation and Sampling

Description: Naming, describing, classifying, sampling, and interpreting soil and site properties in the field to assess environmental impacts and suitability under specific land use scenarios. Selecting and evaluating sites of representative soil resources across the landscape using accepted professional protocols, simulating workplace responsibilities and performance. Local and regional field trips and sampling projects provide professional skill development evaluated by practitioners and potential employers.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: CSES-3114 or CSES-3144

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.84 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 78.80%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.67%

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