HRT 125 - Soils

Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course is a study of soils and plant nutrition. Emphasis is on physical and chemical properties, water, organic matter, and life of soils. Materials and methods for supplying nutrients to horticulture plants are also included.

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Formation of soils and the many ways to evaluate and modify for proper plant growth in horticultural settings.
Organic matter influences and fertility management in horticultural soils.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

A soil sample will be required to be collected and sent to the Soil Testing Lab at Clemson University.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Formulate a soil’s plant growth capabilities by evaluating its physical properties.
Recommend appropriate soil management techniques based on knowledge of its chemical properties.
Develop knowledge of soil water, soil organic matter, and soil microorganisms related to plant growth.
Write a researched based report on the applications of biostimulants.
Determine fertilizer applications to horticulture plants.

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All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

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Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021