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Distance Courses

SSC-012, Principles of Soil Science - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-012 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-341, Soil Fertility and Fertilizers - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-341/541 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-470/570, Wetland Soils - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-470/570 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-532, Soil Microbiology - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-532 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-541, Soil Fertility - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-541 via distance education for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-551, Soil Morphology, Genesis and Classification - (Available Fall, 2003) This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-551 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-562, Environmental Applications of Soil Science - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-562 for academic credit at NC State.

On Campus Courses

SSC-012,Principles of Soil Science - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-012 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-051, Soil Fertility - This is the starting page for registered students taking SSC-051.
SSC-185, Land and Life - This is the starting page for registered students taking SSC-185.
SSC-200, Soil Science - This is the starting page for registered students taking SSC-200.
SSC-341, Soil Fertility - This is the starting page for registered students taking SSC-341.
SSC-342 Soil Fertility Laboratory - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-342 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-440 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Production Agriculture and Soil Science - This link provides the full course syllabus for students wanting more information. Some links on page are reserved for students currently registered for academic credit.
SSC-462 - Soil-Crop Management Systems - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-462 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-470/570, Wetland Soils - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-470/570 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-472 Forest Soils - Soil as a medium for tree growth; relation of soil physical, chemical and biological factors to the practice of silviculture; ....
SSC-511, Soil Physics - This is the starting page for registered students taking SSC-511.
SSC-521 Soil Chemistry - This is the starting page for registered students taking SSC-521
SSC-532, Soil Microbiology - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-532 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-541, Soil Fertility - This is the starting page for students who are currently registered to take SSC-541 for academic credit at NC State.
SSC-545 Remote Sensing Applications - This is the starting page for students registered to take SSC-545
SSC-562 Student Materials - Online access to student materials for students taking SSC-562 on campus. (requires login)
SSC-620 - Soil Geomorphology Field Tour - The purpose of this field tour is introduce participants to the geomorphology and soils found across the state of North Carolina. These soils will be representative of what you would find in similar land regions of the southeastern United States. The soil

Courseware Web Browser Requirements - This page informs the user of web browsers that are supported for Soil Science online courses and will detect if the user needs the Macromedia Flash Player.

Land Use Planning

Precision Ag

Data

Analysis

Spatial Patterns - This animation illustrates how spatial patterns are used to show data locations.

Data Structures

Raster

Grid Calculations - This animation describes the four types of grid calculations: local, focal, zonal, and global.
Raster Data Model - This animation describes the raster data model and how it relates to GIS.
Raster Encoding - This animation describes the four main methods for determining cell values within a grid.

Vector

General

Thematic Layers - This animation shows how raster layers are used to represent geographic information.

Geodetics

Coordinate Systems

Coordinate Systems - This animation describes the basics of how different coordinate systems work.
Ellipsoid Compared to Earth - This animation shows how an ellipsoid is not actually the shape of the Earth.
Ellipsoids and Geoids - This animation shows the relationships of ellipsoids and geoids.
Generalized Ellipsoid - This animation shows how the world is not perfectly round.
The Geoid - This animation describes the basic concepts of the geoid.

Map Projections

Equidistant Conic - Flash animation showing the Equidistant Conic map projection.
Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area - Flash animation showing the creation of a flat map through the use of Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area projection
Mercator Projection - Flash animation depicting the Mercator map projection method
Orthographic - Flash animation demonstrating the Orthographic map projection method
Robinson - Flash animation showing how flat maps are created using the Robinson projection method
Space Oblique Mercator - Flash animation showing how flat maps are produced by Space Oblique Mercator projection means

Applications

Calculating Velocity

Calculating Velocity with GPS - HTML preview - After completion of the learning object, the student can describe how velocity is calculated using GPS.

Commercial Receivers

Examples of commercially available GPS receivers - HTML version - After completion of the learning object, the student will be able to provide examples of commercially available GPS receivers.

GPS Applications

GPS Applications for Agriculture and Natural Resources - HTML ve - After completion of the learning object, the student will give examples of agricultural and natural resources GPS applications.

GPS Management

Integrating GPS into an Agricultural Management Scheme - HTML ve - After completion of the learning object, the student will explain the role of GPS in an overall mangement scheme.

Lines, Areas, and Points

Deriving Lines and Areas from Points - HTML version - After completion of the learning object, the student will be able to describe how lines and areas are derived from points.

Points and Positions

Differentiating Between Points and Positions - HTML version - After completion of the learning object, the student will be able to describe the difference between points and positions.

Receiver Accuracy

Accuracy of Various Grades of GPS Receivers- HTML version - After completion of the learning object, the student will be able to describe the three grades (survey, mapping, and recreational) of GPS receivers.

Error

Correction

Differential Signal Pathway - This is an animation describing the pathway of the differential correction signal.
Inland Differential Pathway - This is an animation displaying the pathway of the differential correction signal to inland areas.
Radio Beacon DGPS Coverage for the U.S. - This animation shows the current and proposed radio beacons for the United States.
Radio Beacon DGPS Coverage for the U.S. (U.S. only) - This animation shows the current and proposed radio beacons for the United States.
Radio Beacon DGPS Coverage for the U.S.: Part 1 - This image shows the current radio beacons for the U.S.
Radio Beacon DGPS Coverage for the U.S.: Part 2 - This image shows the current and proposed radio beacons for the United States.
Radio Beacon DGPS Covergage for North Carolina: Animation - This animation shows the differentially corrected GPS area covered by the existing US Coast Guard Radio Beacon system and areas to be covered by the expanding National DGPS program.
Radio Beacon DGPS Covergage for North Carolina: Part 1 - This is an image illustrating the beacon coverage of New Bern, NC.
Radio Beacon DGPS Covergage for North Carolina: Part 2 - This is an image showing the proposed location of the Greensboro, NC beacon.
Radio Beacon DGPS Covergage for North Carolina: Part 3 - This is an image illustrating the beacons on the Southeast coast that affect North Carolina.
Radio Beacon DGPS Covergage for North Carolina: Part 4 - This is an image showing the proposed locations that will cover Western North Carolina.
Satellite Positioning -Triangulation - This is a preliminary animation showing how three satellites are used to triangulate a location.
WAAS - This animation describes the Wide Area Augmentation System.

Sources

Atmospheric Errors - This is an animation demonstrating errors associated with the atmosphere.
Multipath Error - This animation shows how objects on the ground can reflect bad signals to a GPS receiver.
Positional Precision - This is an animation that demonstrates how satellite positioning has an effect on positional accuracy.
Visibility Error - This is an animation demonstrating errors associated with obstructions on earth.

Satellite Theory

Clock Timing Error Margin - This is an animation of the error possible with unsynchronized clocks.
Control Segments - A map of GPS master control stations, monitor stations, and ground antennas.
Control Tower - This animation shows a tower used in the control segment of the GPS system.
Control Tower and Satellite - This animation displays the relationship between the control segement and the space segment of the GPS system.
Location Determination - This Flash image displays location determination using four satellites.
Positioning with Two Satellites - This animation shows the circle of possible locations formed using two satellites.
Satellite Orbits - This animation depicts a single orbit plane with four satellites in the same orbit.
Satellite Pulse - This is a general animation showing a satellite with radio signals being transmitted from the satellite.
Single Satellite Sphere - This animation displays the sphere of locations possible when using one satellite for locating a position.
Three Satellite Spheres - This Flash image shows the two possible locations when spheres from three satellites intersect.

Signal Structure

Encoded Signal Carrier - This is a preliminary animation showing how a GPS signal contains features that allow a higher signal-to-noise ratio.
Pseudo-random Code - This is an animation showing how a pseudo-random code is used to improve GPS signal strength.

Soil Chemistry

Cation Exchange Demonstration - Flash movie demonstrating differnt types of cation exchanges.

Soil Classification and Genesis

Mineral Weathering

Mineral Content - This animation shows how mineral content changes over time.
Mineral Weathering - This animation shows how weathering affects all minerals to create soil.
Weather vs. Minerals - This animation shows how different levels of weathering affect specific minerals in soil.

Soil Formation

A Typical Progression of Soil Profile Development - Animation shows the typical development of a soil profile over thousands of years.
Hill Shapes - This animation describes the different types of hill shapes and shows how the water flows down these slopes.

Soil Fertility

Soil Microbiology

Soil Physics

Composition

Components of Soil Diagram - A typical pie chart showing the components of a common soil.

Texture

Soil Geometry - This is an animation that explains how the size and shape of soil particles affects the total exposed surface in a given volume of soil.
Soil Texture Classification - This is an animation that explains how the percentage of clay, silt, and sand affects the texture of the soil.

Tropical Soils

Waste Management

NC Certified Operator Program

Manuals

HTML

Chapter 1: Why Are We Here? - Identifies the legislation that requires operators to be certified in the land application of the waste; the need to prevent nonpoint source pollution from the industry; and the impacts to water quality from problem facilities.RDF
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type A - Describes the components and maintenance of Type A systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from swine and egg laying farms.RDF
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type B - Describes the components and maintenance of Type A systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from swine and egg laying farms.RDF
Chapter 3: Waste Management Plans - Explains the agronomic system and the importance of rate, timing, and placement of the waste products. Disucsses several best management practices.RDF
Chapter 4: Tools for the Plan - Teaches the proper method to take waste, soil, and plant samples. Also teaches how to interpret the results to manage the agonomic system in an environmentally safe manner.RDF
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type A - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type A animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.RDF
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type B - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type B animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.RDF
Chapter 6: Record Keeping - Describes the importance of records of the waste manage-ment system operation. Also, describes which information must be recorded for regulatory compliance.RDF
Chapter 7: Safety and Emergency Action Plans - Explains various safety issues associated with working with a waste management system. Also addresses emergency procedures that should be followed during a waste spill or other event needing immediate action.RDF
Chapter 8: Consequences of Improper Management - Emphasizes the notion that operators are in charge of their own destiny with respect to the waste management issues at an animal production facility.RDF
Example Exam Questions (Type A) - Appendix E - Example problems to prepare for the Type A animal waste operator ceritfication exam.RDF
Example Exam Questions (Type B) - Appendix E - Example problems to prepare for the Type B animal waste operator ceritfication exam.RDF
Introduction - Type A - This is the introduction and table of contents for the Type A Manual for the North Carolina Certification for Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems.RDF
Introduction - Type B - This is the introduction and table of contents for the Type B Manual for the North Carolina Certification for Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems.RDF
NCDA Analysis Forms - Appendix C - Links to the forms necessary for submitting waste, soil, plant, and solution samples for nutrient analysis in North Carolina.RDF
Odor and Insect Control Checklists - Appendix D - On many operations, odor and insects are likely to be the number one community issue for both producers and the general public. This Appendix provides a list of odor and insect control practices that can be implemented on the farm.RDF
Publication List - Appendix B - Much of the information in the animal waste operator training manual has been borrowed from other sources. This is a list of sources used as well as additional materials available for your information.RDF
Resources and Technical Assistance - Appendix A - There are a number of agencies involved in the process of trying to help farmers maintain compliance with the regulations involving animal waste. The purpose of this chapter is to explain the role of each relevant agency, as well as provide a resource lisRDF

Chapter 1: Why Are We Here? - Identifies the legislation that requires operators to be certified in the land application of the waste; the need to prevent nonpoint source pollution from the industry; and the impacts to water quality from problem facilities.RDF
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type A - Describes the components and maintenance of Type A systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from swine and egg laying farms.RDF
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type B - Describes the components and maintenance of Type B systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from dairy, cattle, horse and sheep farms. RDF
Chapter 3: Waste Management Plans - Explains the agronomic system and the importance of rate, timing, and placement of the waste products. Disucsses several best management practices.RDF
Chapter 4: Tools for the Plan - Teaches the proper method to take waste, soil, and plant samples. Also teaches how to interpret the results to manage the agonomic system in an environmentally safe manner.RDF
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type A - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type A animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.RDF
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type B - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type B animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.RDF
Chapter 6: Record Keeping - Describes the importance of records of the waste manage-ment system operation. Also, describes which information must be recorded for regulatory compliance RDF
Chapter 7: Safety and Emergency Action Plans - Explains various safety issues associated with working with a waste management system. Also addresses emergency procedures that should be followed during a waste spill or other event needing immediate action. RDF
Chapter 8: Consequences of Improper Management - Emphasizes the notion that operators are in charge of their own destiny with respect to the waste management issues at an animal production facility.RDF
Example Exam Questions (Type A) - Appendix E - Example problems to prepare for the Type A animal waste operator ceritfication exam.RDF
Example Exam Questions (Type B) - Appendix E - Example problems to prepare for the Type B animal waste operator ceritfication exam. RDF
Introduction - Type A - This is the introduction and table of contents for the Type A Manual for the North Carolina Certification for Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems.RDF
Introduction - Type B - This is the introduction and table of contents for the Type B Manual for the North Carolina Certification for Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems.RDF
NCDA Analysis Forms - Appendix C - Theses eight pages contain the forms necessary for submitting waste, soil, plant, and solution samples for nutrient analysis in North Carolina.RDF
Odor and Insect Control Checklists - Appendix D - On many operations, odor and insects are likely to be the number one community issue for both producers and the general public. This Appendix provides a list of odor and insect control practices that can be implemented on the farm.RDF
Publication List - Appendix B - Much of the information in the animal waste operator training manual has been borrowed from other sources. This is a list of sources used as well as additional materials available for your information.RDF
Resources and Technical Assistance - Appendix A - The purpose of this chapter is to explain the role of each relevant agency, as well as provide a resource list for your use should you have further questions or have the need to contact a representative from these agencies.RDF

Slides

HTML

Chapter 1: Why Are We Here? - Identifies the legislation that requires operators to be certified in the land application of the waste; the need to prevent nonpoint source pollution from the industry; and the impacts to water quality from problem facilities.RDF
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type A - Describes the components and maintenance of Type A systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from swine and egg laying farms.RDF
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type B - Describes the components and maintenance of Type B systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from dairy, cattle, horse and sheep farms. RDF
Chapter 3: Waste Management Plans - Explains the agronomic system and the importance of rate, timing, and placement of the waste products. Disucsses several best management practices.RDF
Chapter 4: Tools for the Plan - Teaches the proper method to take waste, soil, and plant samples. Also teaches how to interpret the results to manage the agonomic system in an environmentally safe manner.RDF
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type A - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type A animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.RDF
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type B - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type B animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.RDF
Chapter 6: Record Keeping - Describes the importance of records of the waste manage-ment system operation. Also, describes which information must be recorded for regulatory compliance.RDF
Chapter 7: Safety and Emergency Action Plans - Explains various safety issues associated with working with a waste management system. Also addresses emergency procedures that should be followed during a waste spill or other event needing immediate action. RDF
Chapter 8: Consequences of Improper Management - Emphasizes the notion that operators are in charge of their own destiny with respect to the waste management issues at an animal production facility.RDF

OpenOffice

Chapter 1: Why Are We Here? - Identifies the legislation that requires operators to be certified in the land application of the waste; the need to prevent nonpoint source pollution from the industry; and the impacts to water quality from problem facilities.
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type A - Describes the components and maintenance of Type A systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from swine and egg laying farms.
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type B - Describes the components and maintenance of Type B systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from dairy, cattle, horse and sheep farms.
Chapter 3: Waste Management Plans - Explains the agronomic system and the importance of rate, timing, and placement of the waste products. Disucsses several best management practices.
Chapter 4: Tools for the Plan - Teaches the proper method to take waste, soil, and plant samples. Also teaches how to interpret the results to manage the agonomic system in an environmentally safe manner.
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type A - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type A animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type B - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type B animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.
Chapter 6: Record Keeping - Describes the importance of records of the waste manage-ment system operation. Also, describes which information must be recorded for regulatory compliance.
Chapter 7: Safety and Emergency Action Plans - Explains various safety issues associated with working with a waste management system. Also addresses emergency procedures that should be 1followed during a waste spill or other event needing immediate action.
Chapter 8: Consequences of Improper Management - Emphasizes the notion that operators are in charge of their own destiny with respect to the waste management issues at an animal production facility.

PowerPoint

Chapter 1: Why Are We Here? - Identifies the legislation that requires operators to be certified in the land application of the waste; the need to prevent nonpoint source pollution from the industry; and the impacts to water quality from problem facilities.RDF
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type A - Describes the components and maintenance of Type A systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from swine and egg laying farms.RDF
Chapter 2: System Components and Operation - Type B - Describes the components and maintenance of Type B systems that collect, store, treat, and land apply animal wastes typically from dairy, cattle, horse and sheep farms. RDF
Chapter 3: Waste Management Plans - Explains the agronomic system and the importance of rate, timing, and placement of the waste products. Disucsses several best management practices.RDF
Chapter 4: Tools for the Plan - Teaches the proper method to take waste, soil, and plant samples. Also teaches how to interpret the results to manage the agonomic system in an environmentally safe manner.RDF
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type A - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type A animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.RDF
Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products - Type B - Demonstrates the processes required when making proper waste applications using a Type B animal waste management system. Processes include the calculations for making proper waste application based on waste and soil test reports.RDF
Chapter 6: Record Keeping - Describes the importance of records of the waste manage-ment system operation. Also, describes which information must be recorded for regulatory complianceRDF
Chapter 7: Safety and Emergency Action Plans - Explains various safety issues associated with working with a waste management system. Also addresses emergency procedures that should be 1followed during a waste spill or other event needing immediate action. RDF
Chapter 8: Consequences of Improper Management - Emphasizes the notion that operators are in charge of their own destiny with respect to the waste management issues at an animal production facility.RDF

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Wetland Soils

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Department of Soil Science
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Phone: (919) 515-2655 FAX: (919) 515-2167