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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SSCI 3813 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers


Credit Hours: 3
Students gain a thorough knowledge of the principles underlying the maintenance of soil productivity, sources of fertilizer materials and fertilizer manufacture, fertilizer application and plant utilization. Utilization of organic waste as a fertilizer source provides opportunities for outreach and for students to communicate directly with farmers. The effects of various fertilizer nutrients on plant growth, soil reaction, soil and plant analysis and the environment are emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1210