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Certificate in Soil Science 

Certificate in Soil Science
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NC State University 
Overview

Equips you with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to understand this critical yet often overlooked component of our ecosystem

Duration

12 months

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Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Certificate

Certificate in Soil Science
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NC State University 
Highlights

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Certificate in Soil Science
 at 
NC State University 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For individuals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field
What are the course deliverables?
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and how they interact with each other
  • Learn about soil formation processes and the factors that influence soil types (e.g., climate, parent material, topography, time)
  • Develop the ability to assess soil fertility and identify nutrient deficiencies
  • Learn about sustainable soil management practices, including fertilization, crop rotation, and tillage techniques
  • Gain insights into the importance of soil health for plant growth and agricultural productivity
More about this course
  • The Undergraduate Certificate in Soil Science offers an undergraduate course of study that enables students to obtain the minimum 15 credit hours of soil science courses that are required to become a licensed soil scientist in some states or, nationally, a certified professional soil scientist
  • In addition, the program provides subject area credits necessary to qualify for soil scientist and conservationist positions in the federal, state and local governments
  • Graduates of this program working in the private sector will identify lands where new residential developments are most appropriate to maintain a community’s public health and environmental quality
  • This program is unique among those with environmental interests in that it trains students to identify how lands can best be used to address smart urban growth while preserving wetlands and protecting other surface waters and groundwater quality
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Certificate in Soil Science
 at 
NC State University 
Curriculum

Required course

SSC 200 - Soil Science

Elective courses

SSC 332 - Environmental Soil Microbiology

SSC 341 - Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management

SSC 421 - Role of Soils in Environmental Management

SSC 440 - Geographic Information Systems [GIS] in Soil Science and Agriculture

SSC 442 - Soil and Environmental Biogeochemistry

SSC 452 - Soil Classification

SSC 455 - Soils, Environmental Quality and Global Challenges

SSC 461 - Soil Physical Properties and Plant Growth

SSC 470 - Wetland Soils

SSC 495 - Special Topics in Soil Science

SSC 511 - Soil Physics

SSC 532 - Soil Microbiology

SSC 540 - Geographic Information Systems [GIS] in Soil Science and Agriculture

SSC 541 - Soil Fertility

SSC 551 - Soil Morphology, Genesis and Classification

SSC 562 - Environmental Applications Of Soil Science

SSC 570 - Wetland Soils

SSC 590 - Special Problems in Soil Science

Certificate in Soil Science
 at 
NC State University 
Entry Requirements

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