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Resources
for Students
(and others)
Annotated
List of Soils Web Sites
Resources
for Specific Course Topics
Studying and
Learning in Soils 201
- Tips
- Study Guides
- Links to
online interactive self-tests
- Old exams
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Annotated List of Soils Web Sites
(Created
largely by Soils 201 Students, for students)
Resources for Specific
Course Topics
Soil constituents
Soil
genesis, morphology, and classification
Soil
physical properties
- Soil
Texture Triangle
Soil
water
Soil
erosion/conservation
Aeration, and temperature
Soil
chemical properties - colloids, ion exchange, pH, acidity, alkalinity,
salt-affected soils
Septic
Systems (Cogger, guest)
Properly
Managing Your Septic Tank System (WSU- EB1671)
Soil
organic matter and biology
- Soil Biology Primer
-WSU Compost Facility
Plant nutrients and
soil fertility
- OSU
Fert and Lime Guide
- WSU Extension Publications
List
Compost Quality
- Notes (DP
Collins lecture, 4/26/05)
Sustainable Agriculture
- USDA-Sustainable
Agric. Network
- ATTRA
-
The New American Farmer
-
Benefits of cover crops
- WSU Center for
Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources
Studying
and Learning in
Soils 201
To many, indtroductory soils is a
challenging class. Possibly this is so because the study of
soils relies on knowledge of so many fields, plus the ability to at
least begin integrating that knowledge to understand this precious and
amazing natural resource.
Tips for this class
(likely applicable to others, as well)
- Come
to class
- Read
the relevant section of your text ahead of time
- Review
each session's notes later the same day, reread relevant sections in
your text to clarify unclear points
- Take
5 min the day of class to summarizie the key things you learned in that
day's session(s)
- Talk
with your classmates (or your roommate, or your mom, etc.) about what
you learned that day, or that week. (It will encourage you to know it pretty
well if you are going to be able to explain it to someone else!)
- Participate
whole-heartedly in the hands-on activities
- Do
all your assignments thoughtfully, and on time. (This subject is like an orchestra - there
are a lot of parts, and many play off of each other!)
- Follow
the tips and pointers given by your instructor(s) & TA
- If
you don't understand, ask. (If you are thinking of asking, chances are there
are other people in the room with the same question!)
Study questions. Also
check out the study questions at the end of each chapter in the text.
For
Exam 1
For Exam 2
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For Exam 3 (Final) - above, plus:
Interactive Self-Tests
Besides the study
questions in your text and above, there are a few opportunities for you
to quiz yourself online interactively:
1. Prentice Hall Textbooks
Web site to the soil science textbooks published by Prentice Hall.
2. The Pedosphere and its Dynamics
Web site to soil science textbook by Noorallah Juma, University of
Alberta. With interactive soil science self-tests.
Old Exams
(note: the
sequence
of topics has changed between the years, but the questions asked here
should give you ideas of the types of questions on this year's exams.)
Remember,
our exams will consist of several different types of questions,
including multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, matching,
short essays, and/or other types.
Many
of the resources availble on this website require the Adobe
Acrobat Reader. It can be downloaded by clicking on the link
below.
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