EVSC 4270 Introduction to Soil Science / EVGE 7270 Advanced Soil Science
Course Description
Introduces the study of soils as a natural system. Topics include the fundamentals of soil
chemistry, hydrology, and biology with respect to genesis, classification and utilization
Syllabus
Learning Objectives
• Provide students with the framework of soil materials with respect to geology, biology,chemistry, hydrology, edaphology, and land management.
• Master basic measurement of soil properties through hands on and field-based activities
EVSC 4870 - Global Biogeochemical Cycles
Course Description
Studies the processes that regulate the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus within
and between oceans, continents, and atmosphere.
Learning objectives
• Construct the framework for pools and fluxes of key elements on Earth’s lithosphere,
hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
• Master essential biological, chemical, geologic, and anthropogenic processes that govern
elemental transformations that sustain life.
EVSC 2800 - Fundamentals of Geology
Course overview and objectives:
We will study the composition, structure, and natural materials and processes of Earth; Earth’s history as recorded by geological data; intersections between geology, Earth, and society, including resources and hazards; and major geological characteristics of different parts of the planet. Students will learn how to:
• develop new spatial and temporal perspectives of physical environments
• engage with material to make observations, interpretations, and solve problems
• learn fundamental aspects of the Earth system required for assessing modern and future change of
our planet
