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Soil and Plant Nutrition

BIOLGY X 493.2

Learn the physical, biological, and chemical properies of soils; learn what is in a soil report and how to improve your soil's yield.

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Winter
Spring
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Starting at $697.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Define soil science vocabulary
  • Identify different soil textures and types
  • Understand the basics of the physical and chemical properties of soils
  • Learn to select and apply fertilizers and soil amendments effectively

About this course:

This introductory course covers the physical, biological and chemical properties of soils, as well as basic plant nutrition and fertilization. Soil conditions that affect plant-soil-air-water relations are discussed, including the effects of soil compaction and drainage. Other topics include the texture, structure and classification of soils; the use of soil amendments to improve soils; and the properties and applications of fertilizers.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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Instructor: Marziyeh Haghighat
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Fee:
$697.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials Required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Underground: A Gardener's Guide to Soil and Plant Nutrition by Cipes and Renshaw
ISBN 978-1794062443
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Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Wait List
See Details
Instructor: Marziyeh Haghighat
404013
Fee:
$697.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials Required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Underground: A Gardener's Guide to Soil and Plant Nutrition by Cipes and Renshaw
ISBN 978-1794062443
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Horticulture
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Gardening
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Landscape Architecture
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