Saline and Sodic Soils

Saline and Sodic Soils
Physical and chemical properties of saline and sodic soils and irrigation waters--their diagnosis, reclamation, and management for sustainable crop production.
PWS
520
 Hours3.0 Credit, 2.0 Lecture, 3.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesPWS 305, Chem 105, 106, 107; or equivalents.
 TaughtFall even years
Course Outcomes

Saline and sodic soil fundamentals

Physical and chemical properties of saline and sodic soils and irrigation waters-their diagnosis, reclamation, and management for sustainable crop production

water and soil interaction

Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge in water quality and water resource conservation as influenced by soil water interactions

Critical Thinking Skills

Enhance critically thinking skills as it relates to issues in water quality management and soil conservation

Mathematical and Statistical Skills

Improve mathematical and statistical skills related to salinity, sodicity, and toxicity evaluation and management