About the major...

The B.S. degree in Soil Science provides fundamental knowledge and skills needed for field, laboratory, management, and teaching positions.

Three-fourths of the world's food and nearly all of its fiber come from the fragile, thin skin of the land's surfaceñthe soil. Also, soil absorbs and transmits rain and snow melt which replenish our groundwater; and it captures great quantities of environmental wastes.

Soil scientists are the most knowledgeable and best trained people responsible for the management of soil, one of our most precious natural resources. The high quality programs of this department help ensure that our graduates are well prepared for the diverse opportunities awaiting them.

Students may select from one of the following six concentrations:

• Environmental Management
• Environmental Science and Technology
• Land Resources