Course Overview
In depth readings and discussion of methods applied to produce soil maps using
digital geospatial data and geographic information systems. Issues considered will include complications
of scale, connecting statistically identified patterns with soil formation processes, and how to best
deliver soil information to diverse audiences.
Course Name: Agron 665X: Digital Soil Mapping
Department: Agronomy
Current Semester and Year: Spring 2026
Credit Hours: 3
Course Prerequisites: Prior GIS and soil science experience
Course Meeting Time: Tuesday, 3:10-6:00pm 1581 Agronomy Hall
Course Format: In-person
Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course, students will be able to do the following:
- CO1: Be well versed in both key and recent research publications on digital soil mapping
- CO2: Engage in intellectual discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of specific research designs
- CO3: Understand the challenges for improving digital soil mapping
- CO4: Consider the connections between statistically identified patterns and processes of soil
formation - CO5: Create a digital soil map from a given data set using their choice of methods
- CO6: Evaluate and communicate the uncertainty involved in the soil map
Learning Activities:
To successfully complete this course, you will do the following:
- Attend class presentations
- Read the assigned text
- Complete weekly learning assessment
- Participate in periodic in-class activities