• SOIL 4105: Soil Physics Lab

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Teaches students the methodology and use of equipment to measure soil physical properties in the laboratory and field. Experiments include particle size analysis, soil surface area, soil-water measurement with neutron probe and TDR, field infiltration rate, soil-water retention curve, soil pore size distribution, saturated and unsaturated conductivities, soil water potential and solute breakthrough curve. Dual listed with SOIL 5105. Prerequisite: SOIL 2010.
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• SOIL 4120: Soil Genesis & Morph

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Processes of soil development and methods of description, survey and classification. Includes field trips which examine soils in the Laramie Basin and surrounding mountains. Dual listed with SOIL 5120. Prerequisite: SOIL 2010.
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• SOIL 4130: Chem Soil Environ

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to the chemical properties and reactions that occur in the soil environment. Fundamental principles of soil mineralogy, organic matter and equilibrium chemistry as they relate to soil chemical reactions, plant nutrient availability and pedogenetic processes will be emphasized. Dual listed with SOIL 5130. Prerequisite: SOIL 2010, CHEM 1030 or CHEM 1060.
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• SOIL 4135: Soil Chemistry Lab

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Laboratory techniques and methods of analysis are used to examine soils, sediments, and water chemical characteristics and reactions. Experiments include data analysis, computer models, nutrient and contaminant characteristics, mineral properties, soil/sediment oxidation-reduction reactions as well as others. Students are required to develop a soil chemistry experiment in their area of interest. Dual listed with SOIL 5135. Prerequisites: completion or concurrent enrollment in SOIL 4130/5130 or GEOL 4777.
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• SOIL 4140: Soil Microbiology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Fundamental principles of soil microbiology and how they relate to microbial ecology, environmental contamination, agriculture and forestry. Cross listed with MICR/AECL 4140. Dual listed with SOIL/AECL 5140. Prerequisite: SOIL 2010.
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• SOIL 4150: Forest/Range Soils

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Characteristics and management of forest and range soils primarily in arid environments. Examines pedagogical units representative of forests and ranges and soil properties, such as nutrient availability and water relations that influence plant growth. Dual listed with SOIL 5150. Prerequisites: SOIL 2010.
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• SOIL 4160: Soil Fertility

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Soil properties, processes, and management practices that affect the capacity of the soil to supply nutrients to plants, resist degradation, recover from disturbance, and accumulate and store carbon. Dual listed with SOIL 5160. Prerequisite: SOIL 2010.
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• SOIL 4170: Methods Ecosys Res

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces methods for collecting, preparing and analyzing environment solid and solution samples. Emphasizes instrumental methods, quality control/quality assurance and data analysis. Requires student participation in laboratory sessions, which involve analysis of different environmental samples. Dual listed with SOIL 5170. Prerequisites: CHEM 1030, CHEM 1060 and CHEM 2230 recommended.
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• SOIL 4535: Soil Biogeochem

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on fundamental considerations of organic substances, microbiological systems, and chemical processes in soils, sediments and waters. Examination of the nature and origin or organic matter and the role of microorganisms in organic nutrient transformations, reactions, and interactions in different ecosystems. Dual listed with SOIL 5535. Prerequisites: SOIL 2010, completion of courses in introductory college chemistry and biology, and consent of instructor(s).
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• SOIL 4540: Microbial Div & Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces the diversity and ecology of soil microbes through an integrated lecture and laboratory course. Emphasis on molecular approaches to analyzing microbial diversity and evolution, and student-directed experimental design. Provides a continuum of realistic research experiences in molecular microbial ecology, from field work to evolutionary analysis of DNA sequence data. Cross listed with MOLB/MICR 4540. Dual listed with MOLB/SOIL/ECOL 5540. Prerequisites: MOLB 2210.
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