The course emphasizes the recognition of soil properties significant for productivity and management. Students are prepared for studies in engineering, site restoration and vegetation management and to describe and classify terrestrial ecosystems in the field using the B.C. Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification. (3.0 Credits)
This course isn't currently offered. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Recognize and describe basic soil characteristics such as humus form, colour, texture, structure, consistence, coarse fragment content, drainage and depth.
Carry out a field description of soils for various applications (e.g., agriculture, silviculture, and engineering).
Describe the affect of soil characteristics on drainage and trafficability.
List important physical, chemical and biological soil properties and describe how they affect plant growth.
Know procedures for assessing soil suitability for various applications in natural resource management.
Describe the impacts of various land uses on soils.
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
The sneak preview for the Fall 2013 term starts Fri, May 24 at 8:30 am (PDT).
Web registration for the Fall 2013 term will open Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.