Examines the principal physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil and the way in which these properties affect plant growth and other aspects of the environment. Includes field description of soils and laboratory analysis of chemical and physical properties of soils. Offered every fall. Prerequisites: ENVL 2100 AND ENVL 2200 AND ENVL 2400 AND ENVL 2600 with a grade of C or better OR permission of instructor for non-ENVL majors.