Basics of Soil Morphology
Soil Morphology is the study of physical properties of horizons, color, texture, consistency and structure. The course will cover soil properties, the proper way to document soil profiles, the interpretation of the soil properties and the classification of the soil profiles.
The first half of the day will be spent in the classroom, second half will be in the field. Please dress appropriately for field work.
If possible, please bring a soil auger and/or spade, Munsell color book, notebook/clipboard and tape measure.
This course serves as a required workshop for the Certificate Program in Soil Science.
This certificate will provide you with practical skills on how to examine soil profiles, identify how soils develop over time, record test pits, and much more.
The program is offered at Pease in Portsmouth, in Manchester, Durham, and at various off-site locations. The program consists of four required workshops. You are required to complete the program within two years.
4 Required Workshops:
- Hydric Soils of New England OR Basics of Identifying and Documenting Hydric Soils
- Soil Genesis & Classification
- Basics of Soil Morphology
- Introduction to Soil Mapping
Please note that this certificate is exclusively a non-credit continuing education certificate issued by UNH Professional Development & Training. This certificate is not intended to replace or substitute any other license, certificate, or accreditation. CEUs will be issued upon completion of each course.
For More Information
Call (603) 862-7380
or send an email to professional.development@unh.edu