Soil Science (Minor)
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The minor in Soil Science is offered to all undergraduate students at NC State University, with the exception of those enrolled in a major within the Department of Crop & Soil Science. The minor strengthens the understanding of basic physical, chemical, and microbiological soil properties that would be relevant to a student’s particular land management interest. The Soil Science minor is a perfect complement for students majoring in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, or Landscape Architecture.
Admissions
Admission to the minor requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. Students should contact the Crop and Soil Sciences Undergraduate Programs Office to inquire about adding the minor no later than the registration period for the student’s final semester at NC State.
Certification
The minor should be declared as soon as the student makes the decision to pursue a minor. Minor coursework must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program.
Contact Person
Undergraduate Programs Office
Crop & Soil Sciences Department
2234 Williams Hall
Campus Box 7620
919-515-5820
cropsoil-undergraduate-office@ncsu.edu
SIS Code: 11SSM
Effective Date: 8.2016
Plan Requirements
- A minimum of 17 hours is required for the minor in Soil Science. Students are required to complete 4 credits of required courses and a minimum of 13 credits of restricted elective courses.
- A minimum grade of ‘C-‘ or better is required in each course selected. No courses for the minor may be taken using the S/U option.
Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
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Required Courses | 4 | ||
Soil Science | |||
Soil Science Laboratory | |||
Restricted Elective Courses | 13 | ||
Water Management | |||
Environmental Soil Microbiology | |||
Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management | |||
Soil and Plant Nutrient Analysis | |||
Role of Soils in Environmental Management | |||
Biological Approaches to Sustainable Soil Systems | |||
Service-Learning in Urban Agriculture Systems | |||
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Soil Science and Agriculture | |||
Soil and Environmental Biogeochemistry | |||
Soil Classification | |||
Soils, Environmental Quality and Global Challenges | |||
Soil Physical Properties and Plant Growth | |||
Soil-Crop Management Systems | |||
Wetland Soils | |||
Special Topics in Crop and Soil Sciences | |||
Total Hours | 17 |