College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Distance Education....Summer 2008

Fundamentals of Soil Science
Agron 154
Credit Hours 3 undergraduate
Dates May 19-August 8, 2008
Registration Deadline May 5, 2008
Off-Campus Program Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Instructor: Elvin Hasselman
E-mail: ehasselm@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-3287
FAX:
Course Audio Clip
Tuition/Fees $693 UG / Other fees that will be assessed
Prerequisites Chemistry 163 or equivalent
Course Description Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their formation, classification, and distribution. Use of soil survey and computer databank information in balancing agronomic, economic, and environmental concerns in soil management. (Credit for only one of 154, 155, or 156 may be applied toward graduation.)
Course Website

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Delivery Format Video CD
Technology Requirements Email - Computer/Software Requirements
Text

Manu, Andrew. Soils. 12th edition. Kendall Hunt: 4050 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002.

Upon enrollment, the student will receive additional instructions and the CDs.

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Brenton Center for Agricultural Instruction & Technology Transfer, 004 Curtiss Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011.
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