The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences offers a minor in Environmental Soil Science. Additional career avenues include industry and agencies dealing with food, feed, fiber, greenspace, shelter, and bioenergy. Exposure to this academic discipline could lead students to the pursuit of advanced degrees and a career in the field of soil science or several related agricultural fields.  See an advisor for more details.

Application Process

Declaration of the minor is made through the student’s major college or department. Additional information is available on the Department of Soil and Crop website.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
SCSC 301	Soil Science	4
Select from the following:		11
SCSC 309	Water in Soils and Plants
SCSC 310	Soil Morphology and Interpretations
SCSC 401/FIVS 401	Forensic Soil Science
SCSC 405	Soil and Water Microbiology
SCSC 406	Soil and Water Microbiology Laboratory
SCSC 422	Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient Management
SCSC 432	Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient Management Laboratory
SCSC 455	Environmental Soil and Water Science
SCSC 458	Watershed, Water and Soil Quality Management
Total Semester Credit Hours		15

Students must make a grade of C or better in all courses.