Soil Science Certification

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Thomas Cheesbrough, Interim Department Head
Brent Turnipseed, Teaching Coordinator
Department of Plant Science
Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory
605-688-5123 (Department Head, SAG 219)
605-688-4450 (Teaching Office, SNP 247)
Email: Thomas.Cheesbrough@sdstate.edu
Brent.turnipseed@sdstate.edu
website: http://plantsci.sdstate.edu

Requirements for Soil Science Certification

The following courses are strongly recommended for students seeking certification or licensure as a professional soil scientist.

PS 213-213L - Soils and Lab * **
Credits: 3
PS 310-310L - Soil Geography and Land Use Interpretation and Lab** (G)
Credits: 3
PS 323 - Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient Management
Credits: 3
PS 362-362L - Environmental Soil Management and Lab **
Credits: 3
PS 412-512 - Environmental Soil Chemistry
Credits: 3
PS 421-421L/521-521L - Soil Microbiology and Lab
Credits: 3
Soils Elective Credits: 3