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
In Person
Live Online
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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Marziyeh Haghighat
400299
Fee:
$697.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes
Internet access required. Materials Required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 15, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Underground: A Gardener's Guide to Soil and Plant Nutrition
ISBN 978-1794062443
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Marziyeh Haghighat
401850
Fee:
$697.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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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
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed May 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed May 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed May 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
phone-icon 310-825-9414
phone-icon horticulture@uclaextension.edu

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Gardening
Community farming on a small holding.
Horticulture
Young couple running a garden center.
Landscape Architecture
landscape-architecture-ce0594
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