This course introduces fundamental soil science, including physical, chemical, and biological properties, soil taxonomy, and key equations for modeling and forecasting. It emphasizes the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum and its role in vegetation production and soil health. The course also explores applications in digital agriculture and highlights the relevance of soil science in addressing agronomic and environmental challenges.

This course explores the climate system’s biological, physical, and chemical components, focusing on mass, energy, and momentum exchange within the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. Students learn key principles and equations for modeling environmental variables and gain hands-on experience using modern sensors and techniques for field data collection and analysis, preparing them for data-driven and precision agriculture applications.

This course enhances theoretical soil science knowledge through hands-on training in soil property analysis. Students will measure physical (e.g., texture, water content), chemical (e.g., pH, nutrients), and biological (e.g., respiration) indicators. Emphasis is placed on applications in digital and precision agriculture, connecting soil assessments to real-world issues like food security and climate change. The course prepares students for research and agronomic decision-making.