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ESS120 Soils & Civilizations (Cultures & Civ)*

3 hours
Investigation of the close linkage between soil conservation and degradation and the consequences to ancient civilizations and environmental degradation and its societal impacts during modern times. Comparison of past soil management practices to present-day issues of soil salinization, erosion, and siltation. Introduction to the role of soil resources in current global environmental issues and conflicts. (CC)


 
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