This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to classify soils through practical scenarios and hands-on experience using the Canadian System of Soil Classification Manual. the student will also review the processes involved in soil formation as well as learn to use soil survey information as an interpretive tool. The student will also learn to use the Canadian Land Inventory system and apply techniques of soil characterization such as soil colour, texture, structure, and electrical conductivity in a term project.

Prerequisites: SOIL117 Introduction to Soil Science

Lecture Hours: 37.5