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Dec 18, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Soil Health Management Minor
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Program Coordinator/Contact
David Wright, Maynard A. Klingbeil Endowed Department Head
Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
Raven Precision Agriculture Center 140
605-688-4600 (Department Head, SRPAC 140)
605-688-4450 (Teaching Office, SNP 247)
Program Information
The Soil Health Management Minor is open to students of all majors and provides a strong background in basic soil health sciences, covering such topics as soil biology, soil chemistry, conservation, contaminants, and sustainable land management practices. Students completing this minor may seek employment in areas of agricultural production, marketing, management, natural resource management, and conservation, i.e., areas in which decision-making requires a sound understanding of soils.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Students seeking Soil Science Certification should contact their advisor and refer to the Soil Science Society of America website.
Course Delivery Format
The program coursework is available on campus, in classrooms and laboratories, as well as field-based settings.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Soil Health Management Minor, students will:
- achieve a fundamental understanding of basic soil science principles and practices;
- gain an understanding of the scope, activities, and nomenclature in the field of soil health (fertility, genesis, conservation, chemistry, and microbiology);
- demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate (written, listening, and oral) with both scientific and non-scientific audiences;
- be an advocate for Soil Health Management and Agriculture in society; and
- be a lifelong learner.
Academic Requirements
Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and a grade of C or higher in the program’s coursework.
Requirements for Soil Health Management Minor: 18 Credits
Select from the following
Select 15 credits from the following. Credits: 15
Select from the following
Select at least 6 credits from the following. Credits 6-9
Select from the following
Select at least 6 credits from the following. Credits 6-9
Total Required Credits: 18
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