Basics of Soil Morphology

Basics of Soil Morphology
two hands scooping soil

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.

Soil Science Certificate Program
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Portsmouth - 230 Commerce Way
Luke Hurley
299.00 Workshop Fee
6
USNH Tuition Benefit
10% Alumni Discount UNH-Alum
Military Discount
R and I Discount
10% KSC Alumni Discount
0.6
PDT-SoilSc-25
226219
Enroll Now
Tue Jul 28, 2026
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Manchester Campus, 88 Commercial St.
Luke Hurley
299.00 Workshop Fee
6
USNH Tuition Benefit
10% Alumni Discount UNH-Alum
Military Discount
R and I Discount
10% KSC Alumni Discount
0.6
PDT-SoilSc-25
226220

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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:

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