Soil Microbiology
(MIBO) CRSS 4610/6610-4610L/6610L
Microorganisms in soil and their effect on nutrient recycling, especially as it relates to environmental quality and crop production.
Offered every year in Fall
Credit: 3 hours – Lecture: 2 hrs (M W 9:05-9:55 am)
Laboratory: 2 hrs (F 1:25-3:30 pm) every week
Class meeting place: Student Learning Center (SLC), Rm-215
Text Book: Principles and Applications of Soil Microbiology (2nd Edition). 2004. David M. Sylvia, Jeffry J. Fuhrmann, Peter G. Hartel, David A. Zubeber
Reference: Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry, 3rd Edition. 2007. Eldor A. Paul (Editor).
Soils and Hydrology
CRSS(FANR) 3060-3060L
Not open to students with credit in FORS 3060-3060L.
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L.
Soil formation and morphology, physical and chemical properties, soil-water interactions, hydrologic processes and water balance in the landscape, and soil and water quality. Emphasis on landscape management of soil and water resources for both productivity and environmental quality.
Offered every year in Fall
Credit: 4 hours – Lecture: 3 hrs (MWF 11:15 am- 12:05 pm) [clear]
Laboratory: 2 hrs (F 9:00-11:00 pm)
Class meeting place: SLC, Rm-116
Text Book: CRSS 3060 Course Packet : Call Troy Felts @ 706 546 1440 (UGA ProCopies) to order [clear]
Soil Erosion and Conservation
CRSS 4580/6580
Prerequisite: CRSS(FANR) 3060-3060L or permission of department.
Mechanisms of soil erosion and sediment production; infiltration, runoff, and sediment transport in agricultural, forestry, and urban environments.Erosion and sediment control principles and practices. Impact of erosion and sediment on productivity and environmental quality.
Offered every other year
Credit: 3 hours: – Lecture: 2 hrs (MW 11:00- 11:50 am)
Laboratory: 2:40 hrs (W 1:00-3:40 pm) every other week
Class meeting place: Room SLC, Rm-217
Text Book: Soil Erosion and Conservation 3rd ed. 2005. Blackwell Publishing. R.P.C. Morgan (author).
Reference: Soil and Water Conservation for Productivity and Environmental Protection, 4th Edition. 2004. Troeh, F.R., Hobbs, J.R. and Donahue, R.L.
