Soil and Plant Nutrition

BIOLGY X 493.2

Learn the physical, biological, and chemical properies of soils; learn what is in a soil report and how to improve your soil's yield.

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Winter
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Starting at $670.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Define soil science vocabulary
  • Identify different soil textures and types
  • Understand the basics of the physical and chemical properties of soils
  • Learn to select and apply fertilizers and soil amendments effectively

About this course:

This introductory course covers the physical, biological, and chemical properties of soils, as well as basic plant nutrition and fertilization. Soil conditions that affect plant-soil-air-water relations are discussed, including the effects of soil compaction and drainage. Other topics include the texture, structure, and classification of soils, the use of soil amendments to improve soils, and the properties and applications of fertilizers.
Prerequisites
Recommended but not required for enrollment: BIOLGY X 496.2 General Botany for Gardeners

Winter 2024 Schedule

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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Marziyeh Haghighat
395081
Fee:
$670.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes
Internet access required. Materials Required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Underground: A Gardener's Guide to Soil and Plant Nutrition
ISBN 978-1794062443
Schedule
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Thu Jan 11, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Jan 18, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Jan 25, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Feb 1, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Feb 8, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Feb 15, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Feb 22, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Feb 29, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Mar 7, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Mar 14, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Thu Mar 21, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Landscape Architecture
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Gardening
Community farming on a small holding.
Horticulture
Young couple running a garden center.
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