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Syllabus for: PLSS/PSGA 441 Soil Morphology and Taxonomy
Required Text: "Keys to Soil Taxonomy", 8th Edition Soil Survey Staff, USDA Instructors: B. Klubek, Ag 161G Grade Determination: Two, 100 points exams: 50% Soil Unknown: 25% Final Exam: 25%
Topics: I. Origin, Nature, and Classification of Parent Materials A. Classification and Properties of Rock Materials B. Weathering of Rock Materials C. Factors Affecting the Weathering of Minerals D. Geological Classification of Parent Materials II. Soil Formation and Classification A. Factors Influencing Soil Formation B. The Soil Profile C. The Concept of Individual Soils III. Soil Taxonomy and Classification A. Basis for the Classification System B. The diagnostic Epipedons C. The Diagnostic Subsurface Horizons D. Categories of the System E. Nomenclature IV. Soil Survey and Utilization A. Soil Phases, Associations, and Catenas B. Utilization
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