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Soil Genesis and Geomorphology
http://www.uiowa.edu/~c012136/index.html
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This website houses the syllabus and reading list for an intermediate soil science class. The class objective is for students to gain a basic understanding of soil forming processes and relationships among soils and other Earth systems. By the end of the course, students should be able to undertake basic field description of soils, interpret the environmental history recorded in soil profiles, and acquire/gain an appreciation for the role of soils in the environment. Resource users will enjoy an extensive bibliography and a set of useful web links.
Intended for grade levels:
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
  • Graduate / Professional
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Syllabus
Subject:
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Physical geography
  • Soil science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and Other Restrictions Information is unknown.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-000-786
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr Art Bettis
The University of Iowa, Department of Geosciences