HORT 53 - Soils and Fertilizers

3 units
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 82 and MATH 40
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course examines the origin, formation, structure, and composition of soils and the elements of plant nutrition. Soil analysis and methods of determining proper amounts of fertilizer and amendments will be explored. The effects of different fertilizers and their application will also be discussed.