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CRSS/FANR 3060/3060L
SOILS AND HYDROLOGY
University of Georgia, Athens 30602
Spring 2021
(January 15th version, subject to revision, see note below)
INSTRUCTORS
Matt Levi, matthew.levi@uga.edu, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sci
C Rhett Jackson (Fall), rjacks@uga.edu, Warnell School
Todd C Rasmussen (Spring), trasmuss@uga.edu, Warnell
Classroom: Forest Resources – Bldg 2 Room 100
Lab: See below
Hybrid Instruction Plan for Spring2021. The class will be taught in weekly
blocks, with each week featuring one (or two) live lectures, one live Q&A session,
an in-person laboratory activity (some in-class, some field trips), and an online
learning module for each week. There will be a homework assignment each
week, due at the time of the lab meeting. The homework assignment replaces
weekly quizzes you may have heard were used pre-coronavirus.
Because the classroom can hold only half the students while meeting social
distancing requirements, half the class will attend Monday lectures and half will
attend Wednesday lectures. Live lectures will be recorded and made available on
elc. The Friday lecture period will be split into two 20 minute question/answer
sessions. Some weeks won’t have a Q&A session due to holidays. The Monday
crew will attend the first session, and the Wednesday crew will attend the second
session.
For simplicity’s sake, we are going to make the classroom split alphabetically.
We will announce the split name before classes start when we have a good idea
about enrollment. The first day (January 13) will be used to go over the syllabus
and course plan. Week one thus begins on Friday January 15th.
Note: these hybrid course plans have been evolving over time, and we expect this one will two.
We will replace this syllabus online with revised versions. We are providing this draft to give you
an idea of what to expect. Thank you.2
Syllabus: Spring 2021 (January 15th version)
Weekly Class Schedule - Spring 2021
Topics/Book chapters Lab for each week
1. Soils and Landscapes (Jan 15-22) Lab 1: Maps; Rocks and Soil Profiles
a. What is soil and what does it do?
b. Landscapes: soil, water, rock
c. Watersheds and landscape formation
MLK Day Jan 18
2. Soil Profiles and Their Formation (Jan 25-29) Lab 2: Soil Profiles
a. Weathering of rocks
b. Soil profile formation
c. Soil horizons
3. Physical Properties of Soils (Feb 1-5) Lab 3: Soil Properties (outdoors)
NO Q&A session this week because of Labor Day, lectures on Wed/Fri.
a. Soil texture
b. Soil density and porosity
c. Managing soil physical properties
4. Soil Horizons and Classification (Feb 8-12) Lab 4: Field Soil Profiles (Whitehall)
a. The soil taxonomy system
b. Diagnostic horizons
c. Soil orders
5. Chemical Properties of Soils (Feb 15-19) No lab this week (17 Feb Instructional Break)
a. Soil mineralogy
b. pH and ion exchange
c. Acidity and salinity
6. Plant Nutrients (Feb 22- 26) Lab 5: More field soil profiles (WH)
a. Plant nutrition and essential elements
b. N, P, and K, in soils
c. Microelements
Exam 1 – Online, Chapters 1-5
7. Soil Biology and Productivity (Mar 1-5) Lab 6: More field soil profiles (Whitehall)
a. Soil organisms
b. Roles of soil organisms
c. Productivity of agricultural and forest soils
8. Fertilization (Mar 8-15) Lab 7: Wetland Soils (field trip)
a. Fertilizers
b. Nutrient and soil management
c. Sustainability
9. Soil Water (Mar 17-19) Lab 8: Soil Physical Properties (outside)
a. Interaction of water with soil
b. Storage capacity of soils and profiles
c. Water flow in soils3
Syllabus: Spring 2021 (January 15th version)
10. Precipitation and Evapotranspiration (Mar 22-26) Lab 9: Soil Water/Darcyproblems
a. Precipitation
b. Evapotranspiration
c. Field water budgets
Exam 2 – Online, Chapters 6-9
11. Infiltration, Streamflow, Groundwater (Mar 29- Apr 2) Lab 10 NRCS erosion demo
a. Infiltration (forest and cropland)
b. Sources of stream flow
c. Aquifers
12. Hydrologic Statistics and Hydraulics (Apr 5-9) No lab this week (8 Apr Instructional Break)
a. Hydrographs
b. Basic hydraulics
c. Management effects on hydrology
13. Erosion and Sedimentation (Apr 12-16) Lab 11: Stream field trip
a. Importance of erosion
b. Erosion mechanics
c. Erosion control
Nov 23, Monday before Thanksgiving, will either be a catch-up day, or a Chapter 14 lecture.
14. Waste Treatment and Assimilation (April 19-23) Lab 12: USLE soil erosion
a. Contaminants and Risk Assessment
b. Waste Water Treatment
c. Solid Waste Management
Exam 3: Online, Weeks 10 -13
15. TBD (April 26-30) Spare lab period (in case of rainout)
a. Catch up day
b. Review
Friday, April 30 (Soils review)
Last Day, Review: Monday, May 3 (Hydrology review)
Reading Day: Tuesday May 4
Final Exam Weeks 1-14: Friday May 7 noon-3,
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may
be necessary.4
Syllabus: Spring 2021 (January 15th version)
Course Study
• Read all lecture and lab materials
• Review powerpoint presentations and lecture notes
• You're responsible for all course content
• You'll be given data for your labs, which you'll submit on eLC
• Exams and quizes will also be conducted on eLC
Exams
• Two-hr periods on eLC
• Can submit exam once
• Questions randomized for each student
• Double time for final and DRC-registered students
• Grades automatically entered into eLC
Instructors and Teaching Assistants Lab Section
● Matt Levi, MPS 3107, matthew.levi@uga.edu
● Todd Rasmussen, Warnell 4-116, trasmuss@uga.edu
● Nathan Melear, Warnell 4-117, nmelear@uga.edu __________
● Patty Lawson, MPS 3401, pklawson@uga.edu __________
● Anish Subedi, MPS, anish.subedi@uga.edu __________
● Hayley Joyell Smith, hayley.joyell @uga.edu __________
● Caleb Systma, caleb.systma25@uga.edu __________
Summary
● This is a junior-level course designed as an introduction to soil science and hydrology; providing
students with sufficient information to serve as a sole course – or as an introduction for advanced
courses -- in soil science and hydrology.
● The subject matter is oriented towards students majoring in crop and soil sciences, hydrology and
water resources, ecology, landscape design, environmental sciences, forestry, plant sciences,
horticulture, wildlife and fisheries, environmental economics, engineering, and related fields.
● Lectures and labs are complimentary in presenting information of both a theoretical and practical
nature.
● Prerequisites: Algebra, Introductory Chemistry.
Objectives
● How to describe and interpret landscape and soil profile information in the field and from soil maps;
● How to read and interpret topographic and hydrologic information within landscape and watershed
frameworks;
● Familiarity with key soil properties and how they relate to soil management and productivity;
● Understanding how landscape management affects hydrologic processes in forest and cultivated
settings;
● The effect of management on environmental quality in terms of soil productivity and water quality.
Class Meetings
● Lectures are MWF 11:30 to 12:20 in Forest Resources- Bldg 2 Room 1005
Syllabus: Spring 2021 (January 15th version)
● Labs meet weekly as indicated:
Lab 1: Wed, 1:50 - 3:40 – LOCATION: Forest Resources- Bldg 1 Room 107
Lab 2: Wed, 4:10 - 6:00 – LOCATION: Forest Resources- Bldg 1 Room 107
Lab 3: Thurs, 8:30 - 10:20 – LOCATION: Miller Plant Sci- Room 1201
Lab 4: Thurs, 11:10 - 1:00 – LOCATION: Forest Resources- Bldg 1 Room 107
Lab 5: Thurs, 2:20 - 4:10 – LOCATION: Forest Resources- Bldg 1 Room 107
Lab 6: Fri, 8:00 - 10:00 – LOCATION: Forest Resources- Bldg 1 Room 201
● Attendance in lecture is not taken, but is highly advised, as most important material for the course is
covered in lecture. Weekly lecture quizes are given.
● Attendance at your assigned lab is mandatory. Lab assignments are due at the end of lab, or as
indicated. Weekly lab quizes are given.
● Unexcused lab absences result in a 0 grade for that laboratory. Lab assignments that are late, or are
disorganized or messy, are penalized.
Zoom Meeting Information
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Meeting ID: 946 4006 8526
Passcode: 728862
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Covid Safety Expectations
● All students must abide by all UGA covid safety protocols. This means students must wear masks
properly while in class. If you forget or lose your mask, we will have a limited supply of masks.
Students without a mask will be asked to leave class. Students showing symptoms of respiratory
illness will be directed towards assistance. Physically-distanced seating will be marked in the
classroom.
Course Materials
● The course website is online at: www.hydrology.uga.edu/rasmussen/class/3060/ which contains
course information, old exams, and other study materials.
● Some weekly reading assignments are from “Soil Science Simplified”, available online through UGA
Galileo
● The course textbook, “Readings in Soils and Hydrology”, is available at Bel-Jean Copy & Print Center
(downtown Athens), and must be purchased the first week of class.
● Read over assigned materials by Monday of each week and have read the lab materials before
coming to your assigned lab.
● Material for quizzes and exams come from reading materials (book, lecture and lab notes).
● You are responsible for all reading materials, whether discussed in class or not.6
Syllabus: Spring 2021 (January 15th version)
Course Grading
● This course is graded on a 90/80/70/60% basis, corresponding to A/B/C/D/F, with a plus or minus
added for grades 2% above or below these cutoffs.
● Exams and quizzes are multiple choice, fill-ins, definitions, short essay, and problems. Weekly
quizzes are given in both lecture and lab.
● Hourly exams are given during the class period on Fridays as listed in the schedule.
● Make-up quizzes, labs, and exams can only be made up for previously excused absences as
approved by course instructors.
● Both lab and lecture grades are combined into a single course grade, based on:
Hourly exams: 3 @ 100 pts = 300 (44%)
Lab assignments: 12 @ 10 pts = 120 (18%) lowest grade dropped
Homeworks: 13 @ 5 pts = 70 (10%) lowest grade dropped
Lab quizzes: 12 @ 3 pts = 36 (5%) lowest grade dropped
Final exam: 1 @ 150 pts = 150 (22%)
Total points = 676 (100%)
UGA Student Honor Code: "I will be academically honest in all of my academic work and will not
tolerate academic dishonesty of others." A Culture of Honesty, the University's policy and procedures
for handling cases of suspected dishonesty, can be found atwww.uga.edu/ovpi.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources:
• If you or someone you know needs assistance, you are encouraged to contact Student Care and
Outreach in the Division of Student Affairs at 706-542-7774 or visit https://sco.uga.edu. They will
help you navigate any difficult circumstances you may be facing by connecting you with the
appropriate resources or services.
• UGA has several resources for a student seeking mental health services
(https://www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) or crisis support
(https://www.uhs.uga.edu/info/emergencies).
• If you need help managing stress anxiety, relationships, etc., please visit BeWellUGA
(https://www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) for a list of FREE workshops, classes, mentoring,
and health coaching led by licensed clinicians and health educators in the University Health Center.
• Additional resources can be accessed through the UGA App.
Important Notes
● This syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced in class may be necessary.
● All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A Culture of Honesty”. All students are
responsible to inform themselves about those standards before performing any academic work.7
Syllabus: Spring 2021 (January 15th version)
Coronavirus Information for Students
Face Coverings:
As a reminder, the University of Georgia—along with all University System of Georgia (USG)
institutions—requires all faculty, staff, students, and visitors to wear an appropriate face
covering while inside campus facilities/buildings where six feet social distancing may not always
be possible. Anyone not using a face covering when required will be asked to wear one or must
leave the area. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those who are unable to wear a
face covering for documented health reasons. Students seeking an accommodation related to
face coverings should contact Disability Services at https://drc.uga.edu/. In this class, students
should wear an appropriate face covering outdoors when a physical distance of six feet cannot
be possible.
DawgCheck:
Please perform a quick symptom check each weekday on DawgCheck—on the UGA app or
website—whether you feel sick or not. It will help health providers monitor the health situation
on campus: https://dawgcheck.uga.edu/
What do I do if I have symptoms?
Students showing symptoms should self-isolate and schedule an appointment with the
University Health Center by calling 706-542-1162 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Please DO
NOT walk-in. For emergencies and after-hours care, see
https://www.uhs.uga.edu/info/emergencies.
What do I do if I test positive?
Any student with a positive COVID-19 test is required to report the test in DawgCheck and
should self-isolate immediately. Students should not attend classes in-person until the isolation
period is completed. Once you report the positive test through DawgCheck, UGA Student Care
and Outreach will follow up with you.
What do I do if I am notified that I have been exposed?
Revised Guidelines for COVID-19 Quarantine Period8
Syllabus: Spring 2021 (January 15th version)
Effective Jan. 4, 2021, students who learn they have been directly exposed to COVID-19 but
are not showing symptoms should self-quarantine for 10 days (consistent with updated
Department of Public Health (DPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
guidelines). Those quarantining for 10 days must have been symptom-free throughout the
monitoring period. Please correspond with your instructor via email, with a cc: to Student Care &
Outreach at sco@uga.edu, to coordinate continuing your coursework while self-quarantined.
We strongly encourage students to voluntarily take a COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the end
of the 10-day quarantine period (test to be administered between days 8 and 10). Students may
obtain these tests at Legion Field (https://clia.vetview.vet.uga.edu/) or at the University Health
Center by calling 706-542-1162 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Please DO NOT walk-in the
University Health Center without an appointment. For emergencies and after-hours care, see
https://www.uhs.uga.edu/info/emergencies
If the test is negative, the individual may return to campus, but MUST continue to closely monitor for
any new COVID-19 symptoms through 14 days. DawgCheck is the best method for monitoring these
symptoms. If new symptoms occur, the individual must not come to campus and must seek further
testing/evaluation.
If the test is positive at the end of the 10-day period, the individual must begin a 10-day isolation period
from the date of the test.
How do I participate in surveillance testing if I have NO symptoms?
We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the expanded surveillance testing that is being offered
from January 4 – 22: up to 1,500 free tests per day at Legion Field and pop-up locations. Testing at
Legion Field can be scheduled at https://clia.vetview.vet.uga.edu/. Walk-up appointments can usually
be accommodated at Legion Field, and pop-up saliva testing does not require pre-registration. For
planning purposes, precise sites and schedules for the pop-up clinics are published on the UHC’s website
and its social media as they are secured: https://www.uhs.uga.edu/healthtopics/covid-surveillance-
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