Subject: Soil Science
Credit units: 6
Offered: Term 1 and 2
College: Agriculture and Bioresources
Department: Soil Science

Students will investigate a problem in Soil Science using modern laboratory or field methods. An extensive literature review will be prepared utilizing electronic and library resources and a research question will be taken from the literature. The student will then develop a hypothesis, design experiments to test the hypotheses, and analyze and interpret their experimental results. Finally, a comprehensive thesis will be written and findings will be presented in a formal seminar or as a poster. Communication skills will be addressed in a series of lectures at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 75 credit units towards the B.S.A. Soil Science degree.

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