Soil Science - MS

Soil is the basis of sustainable land systems, a storehouse of organic carbon, nutrients and water, and the critical link between land and atmosphere. The soil science program is particularly strong in water-related issues and soils in sustainable agroecosystems.

Specializations are offered in soil and water chemistry; soil biochemistry and ecology; soil conservation systems; soil fertility and plant nutrition; soil physics; soil-plant-water relations; soil taxonomy and genesis; molecular biology, and soils and irrigation.

The Climate Adaptation Science Specialization is also offered as an interdepartmental program.