Soil Science and Technology

What is soil science?

Soil science is the science dealing with soils as a natural resource on the surface of the Earth including soil formation, classification, and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and management of the soils.

ABOUT THE COURSE:

This core course is aimed to provide a basic understanding of various aspects of soil science along with some state-of-the-art technologies. The objective is to provide knowledge of different physical and chemical properties of soil. Most importantly this course will impart different preparatory and exploratory data analysis approaches for unconventional digital soil mapping, modeling and mapping of continuous and categorical soil attributes, hyperspectral and proximal soil sensors and their applications for modeling of soil properties, soil pollution and remediation which are not covered in the traditional courses of soil science.

**Career Options**

Soil scientists work in many different employment sectors and fulfill a variety of roles. Whether you want to work in conservation or agricultural production, these articles will help you sort through some of the career options in the field.

• Agronomist

• Soil Scientist

• Soil Pedologist

• Soil Conservation Technician

• Agricultural Research Scientist