This course provides an in-depth understanding of the soil environment, focusing on its physical, chemical, and biological properties, as well as its role in supporting ecosystems, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. Students will explore various soil processes, classification systems, and management practices.

(1) Soil Science Simplified, Helmut Kohnke and Paul R. Jarvis.

(2) The Nature and Properties of Soils, Ray R. Weil and Nyle C. Brady.

(3) Soil Microbiology, Ecology, and Biochemistry, Eldor A. Paul.