Program Overview

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SOIL230 Soil Classification

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to classify soils through practical scenarios and hands-on experience using the Canadian System of Soil Classification Manual. The student will also review the processes involved in soil formation as well as learn to use soil survey information as an interpretive tool. The student will also learn to use the Canadian Land Inventory system and apply techniques of soil characterization such as soil colour, texture, structure, and electrical conductivity in a term project.

Course Details

• Credits: 3.0
• Prerequisites: SOIL 117
• Lecture Hours: 37.5

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Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.

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