Sampling, Testing, and Analysis
Sampling, Testing, and Analysis
Sampling, Testing and Analysis: Accurate and reliable plant and soil analysis is necessary to predict nutrient availability, guide nutrient recommendations, and diagnose plant diseases. Students choosing this TS will take courses that will teach them how to properly collect plant, soil, and water samples, prepare the samples for laboratory analysis, perform the analyses employing different methods with quality assurance/quality control protocols, and learn how to interpret the results to provide accurate recommendations.
Sampling, Testing and Analysis Course Options: (select 6 classes, 18 credit hours minimum)
| Course | Credits; Offered | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| PLS 581 Chem Anal Soil & Plants (4) | 4; Sp | PLS366 |
| PLS 567 Methods in Soil Microbio (1) | 1; Sp | PLS366 |
| PLS 396 Soil Judging (1-2) | 1-2; F | Consent of instructor |
| PLS 406 Adv. Soil Judging (1) | 1; Sp | Consent of instructor |
| PLS 573 Soil Morphology and Classification | 3; odd F | PLS 366 |
| BIO 209 Microbiology Lab | 2; F/Sp/Su | BIO 208 |
| CHE 422 Instrumental Analysis (4) | 4; F/Sp | 400+ P Chem course |
| CHE 226 Analytical Chem (3) | 3; F/Sp | CHE107/113 |
| CHE 230 Organic Chem I | 3; F/Sp/Su | CHE107/113 |
| AEN 203 Surveying | 3; F | CAFE Student |
| AEN 461G Biometerology | 3; Sp | > Jr. standing |
| PLS 597 Experimental Design | 3; Sp | None |
Students must select ONE area for their Technical Specialization and complete nine hours of course work in the area from the list of courses provided. Students must select from the courses listed under each TS but may request one (1) substitute course, subject to approval by both their academic advisor and the DUS. For the 6 class (18 credit hour minimum) of TS and AS coursework, all classes must be 200-level or above and at least twelve (12) credit hours must be in 300-level or above courses. Classes taken to complete the TS requirement cannot count towards the AS course requirement. Experiential learning courses cannot satisfy TS requirements.
