ENVS 26 Soil Ecological Systems

Soil is the living breathing skin of the Earth, supporting the ecosystem services and biogeochemical cycles that are critical to the maintenance of human societies and all life. Soil is also a complex ecological system that hosts the majority of biodiversity on Earth including millions of species of plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi. From farms to forests to cities, soil conservation, management, and restoration is a key component to addressing the climate crisis and environmental justice. Through lectures, field trips, and course-based soil ecological research, this course explores novel solutions to modern challenges in sustainable soil management.

Instructor

Chaudhary

Prerequisite

ENVS 2 or BIOL 16 or permission of the instructor.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SCI

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Offered

• Spring