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Laboratory Schedule Fall 2008


1. August 25-27: Lab safety policy & Introduction to soil profile descriptions

Lab 1

Power Point for Lab 1

Lab Help

2. September 8-9: Soil Parent Material: Rocks and Minerals

Lab 2

Power Point for Lab 2

Lab Help

3. September 15-16: Soil texture

Lab 3

Power Point for Lab 3

4. September 22-23: Soil Structure and other Physical Properties

Lab 4

Power Point for Lab 4

5. September 29-30: Soil moisture retention and moisture calculations lab

Lab 5

Power Point for Lab 5

6. October 5-6: Soil profile descriptions

Lab 6

7. October 13-14: Waste treatment septic systems

Lab 7

Power Point for Lab 7

8. October 20-21: County Soil Survey Reports

Lab 8

9. October 27-28 Soil Acidity and Liming

Lab 9

10. November 3-4: Soil Sampling and NCDA Soil Testing Lab Tour

Lab 10

11. November 10-11: Interpreting Soil Test Reports

Lab 11

12. November 24-25: Plant nutrient deficiency symptoms

Lab 12

Power Point for Lab 12

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