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ENV 325: Soils and Hydrology Fall 2013 Lecture: TR 2:00-3:50pm; Main 301 Lab: W 8-10:50 am; Lowry 205 Instructor: Dr. Kelly LaBlanc Office: 302 Rankin Office Phone: 262-524-7147 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: MW 1:30-2:30pm, R 10:00-11:30, or by appointment Lab Instructor: Zelenda Koch Phone: (414) 852-3662 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: W 11-12, R 12-1 Required Textbooks: Brady, N.C., & Weil, R.R. (2010). Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Prentice Hall. Winter, T.C., Harvey, J.W., Franke, O.L., & Alley, W.M. (1998). Ground Water and Surface Water: A single resource. US Geological Survey Circular 1139. Denver, CO: United States Geological Survey. Course Description: Soil and water are two of our most precious resources. Soil is the basic substrate of all terrestrial life: the medium for plant growth, the home of tremendous biological activity and diversity, and the store of immense amounts of water. Soil is also the sore of vast amounts of mineral resources. Water is the single most important chemical that sustains all living organisms. It is the universal solvent that at once transports both needed nutrients and unwanted pollutants. An understanding of what soil and water are, how we use and affect the quality of soil and water, and how humans manage and conserve soil and water resource are the major topics of this course. We will develop to varying extents topics in the fields of soil science, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil fertility, hydrology, contaminant transport, land use planning, and conservation. Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to… 1. Understand the how natural physical, chemical, and biological processes influence the quality of Earth’s soil and water resources. 2. Understand how human activities affect the quality of the Earth’s soil and water resources. 3. Understand how soil and water resources are managed from a conservation perspective. 4. Make measurements of common soil/water physical and chemical properties. 5. Communicate information in written and oral formats. Course Objectives: • Define and describe the physical and chemical composition of soils including formation, classification, morphology, fertility, and soil physics. (LO 1) • • • • • • • • ENV 325: Soils and Hydrology Fall 2013 Define and describe the physical and chemical properties of water.(LO 1) Illustrate and describe the movement of atmospheric water, surface water, and ground water including the water cycle, surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology, and wetlands. (LO 1) Describe and evaluate the physical and chemical processes that effect soil quality including erosion, irrigation, pollution, biogeochemical cycles, and soil microbial ecology. (LO 2) Describe and evaluate the physical and chemical process that effect water quality including watersheds, erosions, pollution, and land use. (LO 2) Document and assess current use and management of soil as a resource. (LO 3) Document and assess current use and management of water as a resource. (LO 3) Conduct laboratory experiments and quantify appropriate parameters related to soil and water properties. (LO 4) Prepare written and oral reports as directed. (LO 5) Assessment Tools: Exams There are a total of three exams in this course scheduled on October 3rd, November 7th, and during the final exam time scheduled by the registrar on Wednesday, December 18th at 1 pm. NO make-up exams will be given except for documented illness, immediate family emergency, or with prior excuse from faculty for sport or other school-related activity. Problem Sets Problem sets and evaluative readings will be assigned to you to aid in remembering, processing, and evaluating course content. These problem sets are not group activities. While you may consult with your classmates, the answers you turn in should represent individual effort. Problem set that have significant similarities in format, structure, and/or wording will be considered plagiarism and are subject to the course Academic Honesty Policy. Lab Reports Lab activities are a vital and required part of this course. For your safety, closed shoes like sneakers are required in the lab room (no sandals, webbed, or open toe/heal shoes). Goggles and lab aprons may also be required. Lab manual handouts will be provided. Lab reports are due at 8 am on the lab period following the completion of an exercise. Do not procrastinate on these reports! Seek help early and often. YOU MUST PASS THE LAB PORTION OF THE CLASS WITH AT LEAST A 65% TO PASS THE COURSE. Case Studies A case study allows you to explore real-world application of course content and examine management and mitigation of environmental problems concerning soil and water resources. You will be required to find an appropriate case study in a given topic area, produce an annotated bibliography, and give a PowerPoint presentation and handout to the class. Presentations will be done on the last day of class. ENV 325: Soils and Hydrology Fall 2013 Grading: Grades in this course are given on the basis of points earned that are then weighted into each of the assessment categories. Exams = 45% Lab Reports* = 30% Problem Sets = 15% Case Studies = 10% Total = 100% *You must earn at least 65% of the possible points in lab to pass this course. Grades will be recorded as a courtesy to students on the MyCourses site, but this does not represent the official grade book for the course. It is the responsibility of a student to keep all graded work and monitor their grade. Grade Scale: A > 93% AB = 89 – 92.9% B = 83 – 88.9% BC = 79 – 82.9% C = 70 – 78.9% D = 60 – 69.9% F < 59.9% Other Course Policies: Late Work Policy Late assignments will not be accepted unless the instructor has been notified before the due date (and time) and had approved the late assignment. Even with instructor’s approval, late assignments will be docked 10% per class day beyond the due date. Attendance Attendance to all scheduled lecture and lab sessions is expected throughout the semester. You are also expected to show up on time. Missing class is not an acceptable reason for missing due dates on assignments unless documentation (i.e. doctor’s note) is provided. You are responsible for all missed class activities and content. Excessive unexcused absences (> 3) or tardiness (3 tardies = 1 absence) will result in a 5% deduction in your overall grade in the course. Academic Honesty Your degree from Carroll University only has value if you and your classmates maintain academic integrity. All work for this class should represent a student’s individual work. Plagiarism and other forms of cheating will not be tolerated. Students found to be in violation of the academic honesty policy will receive a zero on the assignment in question and a 5% deduction in overall course grade or a grade drop of 1 level, which ever penalty is larger. Multiple violations of academic honesty policy will result in an automatic failure of the class. All cases of academic dishonesty will be turned over to the University ENV 325: Soils and Hydrology Fall 2013 Faculty and Student Ethic committee where further penalties may occur following the procedure in the student handbook. Technology Policy You should be respectful of your instructor and peers. Use of electronic devices for non-academic purposes is not acceptable. Cell phone should be silenced and put away during class. If you are observed using a cell phone or other device at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner, you will be asked to leave the classroom. Special Accommodations Students needing special accommodations or services should contact the Walter Young Center (phone: 262-524-7335; email: [email protected]). It is the student’s responsibility to initiate such requests and follow the protocols of the Walter Young Center. Disclaimer: The instructor and University reserve the right to modify amend, or change the syllabus as the curriculum and/or program requires. Schedule of Topics: (Subject to change) Date 9/5 9/10 9/12 9/17 Topic The role of soil in the environment Rock Mineral Review, Weathering Soil Forming Factors Physical Properties of Soil 9/19 9/24 9/26 10/1 10/3 10/8 10/10 10/15 10/17 10/22 10/24 10/29 Soil Profile and Horizons Soil Taxonomy Soil Water Exam 1 Soil Aeration Soil Temperature Cation Exchange Capacity Soil pH Soil Organisms and Ecology FALL BREAK Organic Material Nitrogen and Phosphorous Cycling 10/31 Soil Environmental Issues 11/4 11/7 11/12 11/14 Role of Water in the Environment Exam 2 Surface hydrology Principals of Groundwater Flow Associated Readings Brady & Weil, P. 1-26 Brady & Weil, p. 27-32 Brady & Weil, p.43-52 Brady & Weil, p.96-109, p. 114129 Brady & Weil, p.52-64 Brady & Weil, p. 64-93 Brady & Weil, p. 132-163 Brady & Weil, p.201-218 Brady & Weil, p. 218-232 Brady & Weil, p. 235-267 Brady & Weil, p.269-298 Brady & Weil, p.322-358 Brady & Weil, p.361-393 Brady & Weil, p. 396-412, 420432 Brady & Weil, p.499-513,535536 Brady & Weil, p.163-172 11/19 11/21 11/26 11/28 12/3 12/5 12/10 12/18 ENV 325: Soils and Hydrology Fall 2013 Groundwater Flow to Wells Groundwater –Surface Water Interactions Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions Terrain Specific Thanksgiving Water Quality and Water Standards Groundwater contamination Case Study Presentations Exam 4 @ 1pm USGS1139, p. 1-32 USGS1139, p. 33-53