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Pennsylvania press out University Berks Campus Reading, Pennsylvania SOILS ci Introductory territorys Spring 2013 Course Description SOILS 101 (GN) Introductory basiss (3 credits). A study of ground properties and biddinges and relationships to bring in design, whole shebang growth, environmental quality, and smart set. Overview This survey and foundational human body introduces school-age childs to a broad range of subject numerate from most sub-disciplines of dry land science.The savants study a range of soil characteristics and prove to understand their relationship to soil function, land aim, plant growth, environmental quality, and society/culture. This by nature introduces educatees to the variety and complexity of soils on a local, national, and international dental plate. This prior course in soil science introduces the student to the study, management, and conservation of soils as natural bodies, as media for plant growth, and as components of the large r ecosystem.This course presents prefatorial concepts of all aspects of soil science including composition and genesis bodily, chemical substance, and biological properties soil water potpourri and mapping soil conservation management practices and soil fertility and productivity including practices of soil testing, utilisation of fertilizers and manures, and liming. The course introduces the relationships of soil to actual concerns such as environmental quality and non-agricultural land use. This course should steep aw arness of soil as a basic natural resource, the use or abuse of which has a considerable influence on gentleman society and life in general.This course is required or on a list from which students select for m all environmental and agriculturalrelated majors. It is specifically listed as a prerequisite for many another(prenominal) SOILS courses and for several soils-related courses taught at Penn State. This course also satisfies the requirement for 3-credits in the natural sciences (GN), for non-science maojors or any student interested in soils, environmental science, or the environment. Course Objectives At the end of this course, students should be able to ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Appreciate the variety and complexity of soils.Describe the ways in which soils ar an integral component of the terrestrial ecosystem. Use the technical terminology associated with the definition and use of soils. Identify soil properties important to land use, environmental quality, plant growth and society/culture. Demonstrate skills required to make field observations and interpretations of soils for non-homogeneous uses. Retrieve and use training from a variety of sources for land use planning and soil management decisions. Explain the impact of land use and management decisions on agricultural productivity and sustainability, environmental and ecological health, and land degradation.Understand how soils can affect everyday decisions like how to develop a tend or where to build a house. page 2 Instructor Dr. microphone Fidanza 234 Luerssen Office 610-396-6330 Cell 484-888-6714 E-mail emailprotected edu Office Hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 900 am 950 am, and 1100 am 1150 am or, by appointment (call or e-mail to schedule an appointment) Class Lecture Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, cxxv Luerssen Building, 1000 am 1050 am. Required standard Brady, N. C. and R. R. Weil. Elements of the temperament and Properties of discolorations. 3rd edition*.Pearson/Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. *or earlier editions are acceptable Grading 4 mental tests . .. ccc points lowest psychometric test explanation dropped 3 exams X 100 points per exam = 300 points radical 15 quizzes 150 points 15 quizzes X 10 points per quiz = 150 points total kingdoms paper Assignment . 50 points Fertilizer Worksheet Total .. 500 points nett Grade provide be based on the following scalePoints Grade Points Grade ? 465 A 385 399 C+ 450 464 A350 384 C 435 449 B+ 300 349 D 415 434 B ? 299 F 400 414 B- Exams Exam format is typically multiple choice, true/false, and matching. Exact content and format of each exam depart be discussed in class by the teacher. The lowest exam score of the four exams will be dropped, therefore, only the top terce exam scores will count towards the last course grade. examinezes Quiz format is typically multiple choice, true/false, and/or matching delivered online through with(predicate) the ANGEL course website.Exact content and format of each quiz will be discussed in class by the instructor and/or information will be available on the ANGEL course website. Soils Writing Assignment To be explained in class. page 3 Class attending and Etiquette Attendance is highly recommended since some lecture information will not be found in the text, and handouts and other supplemental material will be available only on the day on which they are presented in class. Class attendance and part icipation may be considered toward your final grade.Attendance will be recorded on a random basis, that daily attendance may be recorded if absenteeism or lateness is a problem. Appropriate and respectful behavior is always expected. Also, please silence kiosk phones during class time. pedantic Integrity Students are expected to be long-familiar with the University Rules and Policies regarding academic integrity. Refer to the Penn State Berks Campus Student Handbook, or locate the instrument on Penn States website, which can be accessed through any computer terminal connected to the PSU Center for Academic Computing.Academic integrity is defined as the pursuit of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating, failure to protect your pass water from others (or facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others), plagiarism, fabrication of information or citations, unauthorized prior possession of examinations, s ubmitting the officiate of another person or invent previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of others. A student charged with academic dishonesty will be given oral and written notice of the charge by the instructor.If the student feels that they have been falsely accused, they should seek redress through informal discussions with the instructor (first), division or department head, dean, or CEO. If the instructor believes the infraction to be sufficiently serious to warrant referral of the case to the Office of Conduct Standards, or result in a grade of F for the student for the course, the student and faculty instructor will be afforded formal due process procedures outlined in the University Rules and Policies mentioned above.Academic dishonesty will be dealt with strictly and in accordance with Pennsylvania State University policy. Disclaimer The class schedule, policies, statements, and assignments in this course are subject to ch ange in the event of extenuating stack or by mutual agreement between the instructor and the students. **** last Emergency Call 610-396-6375 for up-to-date Berks Campus information. **** page 4 Date Jan Jan Jan 7 9 11 M W F Topic doorway and course administration Introduction to soil scienceIntroduction to soil science (continued) Textbook Chapter 1 1 1 Jan Jan Jan 14 16 18 M W F Soil formation Soil formation Soil formation 2 2 2 Jan Jan Jan 21 23 25 M W F NO CLASS Martin Luther King day Soil classification Soil classification 3 3 Jan Jan Feb 28 30 1 M W F Soil classification Exam 1, chapters 1, 2, 3 Soil physical properties 3 4 Feb Feb Feb 4 6 8 M W F Soil physical properties Soil physical properties Soil physical properties 4 4 4 Feb Feb Feb 11 13 15 M W F Soil water Soil water Soil and the hydrologic cycle 5 5 6 Feb Feb Feb 8 20 22 M W F Soil and the hydrologic cycle Soil aeration and temperature Soil aeration and temperature 6 7 7 Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar 25 27 1 411 13 15 M Clays and soil chemistry W Exam 2, chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 F Clays and soil chemistry 8 NO CLASS Spring Break M Clays and soil chemistry W Soil acidity and other properties F Soil acidity and other properties 8 8 Mar Mar Mar 18 20 22 M W F Soil biology and ecology Soil biology and ecology Soil biology and ecology 10 10 10 Mar Mar Mar 25 27 29 M W F Soil organic upshot Soil organic matterSoil organic matter 11 11 11 Apr Apr Apr 1 3 5 M W F Soil fertility Exam 3, chapters 8, 9, 10, 11. Soil fertility 12 12 Apr Apr Apr 8 10 12 M W F nutrients management and fertilizers Nutrient management and fertilizers Nutrient management and fertilizers 13 13 13 Apr Apr Apr 15 17 19 M W F Soil wear Soil erosion Soil erosion 14 14 14 Apr Apr Apr 22 24 26 M W F Soil and chemical pollution Soil and chemical pollution Soil and chemical pollution 15 15 15 8 9 9 ************ April 29 May 3 Final Exam Week (Exam 4, chapters 12, 13, 14, 15). ************