Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

1 | P a g e SOIL 210 INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS Class Number # Merged Online Courses 14763-14185-14206-16301 Fall 2019 (26 August—20 Dec 2019) INSTRUCTOR: Oybek Turayev, Ph.D. LRSC North Campus Oybek.Turayev@lrsc.edu Office: 701-662-1693 Office Hours: Mon, Wed, 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM or by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to basic principles of soil science and the study of soil properties such as physical, chemical, and biological and how each relates to the crop production resources and the environment. CREDIT HOURS: 3 Credits (includes laboratory) CLASS HOURS: Lecture and Laboratory online PREREQUISITES: None. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Plaster, Edward J. 2014. Soil Science and Management. 6 th Edition. Delmar, Cengage Learning. MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION: Textbook and website LOCATION: LRSC online campus NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student to read, understand and apply the information available in the Lake Region State College 2017- 2019 catalog and this syllabus. General Education Objectives I.3 Apply Knowledge to the Real World V.2 Environment I.6 Values and Ethics V.4 Scientific Method/Inquiry II.3 Problem Solving Skills VII.1 Value of Lifelong Learning III.2 Understand World Events VII.2 Adapt to the future TRADE AND TECHNICAL DIVISION MISSION STATEMENT: (Lake Region State College Catalog 2017-2019, p. 40) : The Trade and Technical Division offers various specialized programs. The division frequently assesses industry trends and standards and alters curricula to ensure the quality of its programs. It is the mission of the Trade and Technical Division to provide students with current knowledge and training necessary for immediate entry into various specialties within the job market.