Description

The Soils Laboratory Manual/ K-State Edition is designed for students in undergraduate/ introductory soil science courses/ and highlights the many aspects of soil science/ including: soil genesis and classification/ soil physical properties/ soil-water interaction/ soil biology/ soil chemistry/ and soil fertility. The lab manual includes 15 different laboratories/ each one starting with an introduction and pre-lab assignment/ followed by in-lab activities/ and complimented by post-lab assignment. In-lab activities involve field trips/ experiments/ observation stations/ or problem sets. Post-lab assignments include online quizzes/ problem sets/ or laboratory summary reports.