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415 - Soil and Environmental Physics
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415 - Soil and Environmental Physics
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SYLLABUS
- FALL 2005
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| Scope: | The course combines theoretical and experimental elements aimed at providing (1) basic understanding of soil physical properties and processes; (2) practical experience in the measurement and analysis of soil physical processes; and (3) presenting methods of analysis applicable to solving practical problems related to agricultural, hydrological and environmental problems. | |||
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| Instructor: |
Markus
Tuller Ag. Sci. Room 113 Phone: 208 885-7219 E-mail:mtuller@uidaho.edu |
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| Office Hours: |
Tuesday Thursday |
13:00-15:00
Ag.Sci. 113
13:00-15:00 Ag.Sci. 113 |
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| Teaching Assistant: |
Thomas
Gebrenegus Ag. Sci. Room 255 Phone: 208 885-9827 E-mail:gebr6446@uidaho.edu |
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| Office Hours: |
Monday Wednesday |
12:00-13:30
Ag.Sci. 255
12:30-14:00 Ag.Sci. 255 |
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Classnotes
- "Agricultural and
Environmental Soil Physics" by Or D., J.M. Wraith,
and M. Tuller. Paper copies will be distributed during first class, and
a downloadable color pdf-version is available at: http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu/soils415/
(password required) |
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| Grades: | 35%
on homework problems 10% on each of the three examinations 35% on laboratory reports and quizzes Scale: A>90%; B=80-89%; C=70-79%; D=60-69%; F<60% |
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| Homework
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Homework
is due in class on Monday, 1 week after being assigned. Lab reports are due at the beginning of the following lab session. Homework or lab reports turned in late will not be graded! |
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