NRS 212 Introduction to Soil Science (3) Physical, biological, and chemical properties of soils and their practical application to environmental science. Introduction to soil genesis, classification, and land-use and conservation issues. (Lec. 3) Offered Fall 2009 (An online version of this course will be offered Summer 2010)

NRS 412 Soil-Water Chemistry (3) Biogeochemistry of soil-water interactions. Soil composition, the exchange and sorption of elements, trace element behavior, redox reactions and control of these factors on availability and loss. (Lec. 3) Pre: 212 and CHM 124 and 126 or permission of instructor. Offered Spring 2011

NRS 426 Soil Microbiology (3) Occurrence, metabolism and ecology of soil microorganisms, with emphasis on nutrient cycling, soil pathogens, transformation of organic and inorganic pollutants, and soil biotechnology. (Lec 3) Pre: 212 or permission of instructor. Offered Spring 2010

NRS 480 Senior Colloquium (1) Student-directed workshops for reflection on educational accomplishments, exploration of post-graduate opportunities, and formulation of long-term goals. Required poster presentation at weekend conclave. Pre: senior standing in Natural Resource Sciences. Not for graduate credit. (Lec. 1) Offered Fall 2009

NRS 526 Microbial Ecology of Soils and Sediments (3) Occurrence and activity of microorganisms in soils and sediments, including wetlands. Environmental physiology of microbes; habitat interactions; methods of study; importance of microbial processes to ecosystem productivity, pollutant degradation, and atmospheric chemistry. (Lec. 3) Pre: 212, MIC 211, or permission of instructor. Offered Spring 2010