• SOIL 4565: Research:Soil Science

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Library, laboratory, and/or green-house investigations on select research topics. Graduate students are required to give a presentation to the soild science group on their final product/report. Dual listed with SOIL 5565. Prerequisites: basic training in soil science research.
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• SOIL 4590: Special Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Special topics in soil science. Offered as an individual or small group basis as appropriate. Intended to accommodate various specialized subjects not offered on a regular basis. Students may enroll in more than one section of this course provided topics are different. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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• SOIL 5100: Soil Physics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the forms and interrelations of matter and energy in the soil environment. Fluxes and transformations of soil water and solutes are addressed primarily, as well as physical properties which influence soil productivity. Dual listed with SOIL 4100. Prerequisite: MATH 2310.
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• SOIL 5105: Soil Physics Lab

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Students learn 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 conductivity, soil water potential and solute breakthrough curve. Dual listed with SOIL 4105. Prerequisite: AECL 2010.
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• SOIL 5110: Water & Chem Trans

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Mathematical models will be formulated and applied to simulate water flow and chemical transport in soil and groundwater systems. Soil spatial variability and heterogeneity will be considered in the modeling processes. Using and comparing models, students will obtain the capability to transfer a physical problem to a mathematical model, to use numerical methods, such as the finite element method, to solve the mathematical problem, and to correctly interpret the numerical outputs. Students will develop and program numerical solutions for select problems and will utilize existing codes for modeling a variety of comprehensive problems.
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• SOIL 5120: Soil Geneis & 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 4120. Prerequisite: SOIL 2010.
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• SOIL 5130: Chem Soil Environment

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Evaluation of the chemical and physical 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 4130. Prerequisite: MATH 1400, CHEM 1030 or CHEM 1060 and AECL 2010.
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• SOIL 5135: 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 4135. Prerequisite: completion or concurrent enrollment in SOIL 4130/5130 or GEOL 4777/5777.
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• SOIL 5140: 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. Dual listed with SOIL 4140. Prerequisite: SOIL/AECL 2010.
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• SOIL 5150: 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 forest and ranges and soil properties, such as nutrient availability and water relations, which influence plant growth. Dual listed with SOIL 4150. Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 and LIFE 2020.
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