Education
SOIL SCIENCE CERTIFICATE (15 HOURS OF SOIL SCIENCE COURSES):
Take advantage of the soil science courses offered by our faculty. Several career opportunities within US government require 3 to 15 hours in soil science coursework. For instance, the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) recruits for the following positions:
- 0457 – Soil Conservation Specialist
- 0458 – Soil Conservation Technician
- 0470 – Soil Science Specialist
We will offer a series of courses that will provide the fundamental concepts, in-depth understanding of soil biology, chemistry and physics, as well as how to manage soils for conservation of ecosystem processes.
- Fundamentals of Soil Science
Offered by Dr. Engil Pereira
- Soil Chemistry
Offered by Dr. James Kang
- Soil Physics and Hydrology
Offered by Dr. Chu-Lin Cheng
- Soil Ecology
Offered by Dr. Engil Pereira
- Soil Conservation
Offered by Dr. Engil Pereira