PLSCS 4660

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PLSCS 4660
Soil Ecology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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. PLSCS 2600 is desirable or permission of instructor.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Outcomes
  • Access, understand and apply concepts in ecology, microbiology, biology and biochemistry as they relate to the study of soil sub-systems.
  • Understand how the soil biota and their activities contribute to global biogeochemistry, plant productivity and environmental quality.
  • Manage the world's soils to enhance ecosystem services provided by the soil biota.
  • Understand and evaluate research articles and research methods.
  • Identify research questions, apply appropriate methods, gather and analyze data, and prepare research reports.

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Syllabi:

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2670 PLSCS 4660   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  2671 PLSCS 4660   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to Soil Science minors. Contact Dr. Thies (jet25) for code to enroll.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 4660

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18809 PLSCS 4660   LEC 002

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18808 PLSCS 4660   LEC 003

  •  
    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

Syllabi:

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20729 PLSCS 4660   LEC 004

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 20730 PLSCS 4660   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)