HORT 4660

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HORT 4660
Soil Ecology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Discover the wonder of life underground. In this course, students study the amazing diversity of soil organisms along with their multifaceted functions in terrestrial ecosystems. The fundamental principles and features of biologically mediated processes in the soil and the functions of soil biota in both managed and unmanaged ecosystems are highlighted. Special topics include beneficial symbioses, biological control of plant pathogens, biogeochemistry of unique habitats, bioremediation and composting of organic wastes, among others. Laboratory focuses on molecular activities and traditional methods for assessing the abundance, activity, and diversity of soil organisms.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology or permission of instructor; CSS 2600 is desirable.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: CSS 4660

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3663 HORT 4660   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and CSS 2600 or permission of instructor.

  •  3664 HORT 4660   LAB 401

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