INT 186BP: CENTRAL COAST SOILS

University of California, Santa Barbara

Soils are the dynamic skin of the Earth, where a multitude of chemical, phy sical, and biological processes come together to support human health, agri culture, thriving ecosystems, and complex landscapes. This seminar will int roduce transfer students to the diverse discipline of soil science, with a focus on viewing local soils during a Saturday field trip. Our meeting befo re the field trip will cover field safety, set community expectations, and provide an overview of our local Central Coast soils and their formation. S tudents will have opportunities to reflect on the intersections of soils wi th their other interests or desired career paths.

Grade distribution records: 9 students across 1 terms.

Grade distribution

Based on 9 student grade records across 1 term and 1 professor.

Instructors

• Holzer I O 9 students