NRES 201

Fall 2009 Laboratory Schedule

Week of	Topic	Points
Aug. 24	Soil color, structure, texture (by feel), & soil horizons	20
Aug 31	Description of soil cores 2	20
Sep. 7	Labor Day week (no laboratories all week)
Sep. 14	Description of the soil profile (South Farm field trip) 3A	20
Sep. 21	Use of soil survey maps 3B and soil erosion (Cir.1220) 4A, 4B, 4C	20
Sep. 28	Aggregate stability 5	20
Oct. 5	Soil texture (by hydrometer), bulk and particle densities 6	20
Oct. 12	Soil water	20
Oct. 19	Cation exchange capacity & preparation for biological activity lab	20
Oct. 26	Soil pH and lime recommendations	20
Nov. 2	Biological activity in soils	20
Nov. 9	Soil-based nitrogen management	20
Nov. 16	Lab practical	60