Environmental Applications of Soil Science
CSS 485/585 Spring, 2000

MWF 10:00-10:50 in ALS 4000
4 Credits

 

Instructor:  J. H. Huddleston
ALS 3041
Phone: 737-5713
Email: j.herbert.huddleston@orst.edu
Office Hours: MWF 11:00 - 12:00, any other time I’m in the office, or by appointment
Text: Packet of printed materials for sale at the OSU Bookstore
Readings: Collection of articles on reserve in the main library and in the Soil Science undergraduate lounge, ALS 3005.
Grading: Midterm exams 30%
Final exam 20%
Lab exercises 50% (10 labs, 5% each)

Syllabus

Description:

Applications of the principles of soil science to the understanding of and solutions to environmental problems. Topics covered include use of soil surveys, development of soil survey interpretations, use of soils as a medium for disposal and treatment of municipal and industrial wastes, groundwater contamination related to soil management, effects and control of erosion and sedimentation, soil evaluation models used in land use planning. PREREQ: CSS 305, CSS 435 recommended. Offered alternate years.

Class Materials:

Biosolids

Phosphorus