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Soil and water science is concerned with the use and protection of our land and water resources. The major teaches graduates sound scientific principles for managing soil and water resources to benefit both agriculture, forestry and the environment.
The Program. Major programs include
land use, soil survey, soil management and conservation,
plant nutrition, diagnostic technology, irrigation and
drainage, water resources management, water quality,
and related environmental problems. (For example, the
emphasis on water quality would include more than the
minimum number of units of physical and biological sciences,
while an emphasis in resource allocation and land-use
planning would include more courses in the social, political,
and economic areas.)
A highlight of the program is the Soil Science 105 course, an 5-unit summer field work course that features soil classification and analysis in different environments across California. For a better idea of the amazing experience of SSC 105 click here.
Requirements for a major program
Requirements for a minor program
Internships and Career Alternatives. Before they graduate, many students receive practical work experience through student internships with state and federal agencies, soil and plant labs, and growers. Students also have the opportunity to work on re-search projects with faculty members and to develop individual research or study topics. Graduates are qualified for managerial and technical positions with environmental and agricultural businesses. They are also prepared for positions in advising, planning, land appraisal, and research and teaching with private, government, and international organizations involved with soil and water development, use, and conservation. Some graduates also continue in master’s and doctoral programs in soil science, hydrologic science, ecology, and plant physiology.
For information about our undergraduate program email lawradvising@ucdavis.edu or visit our Student Resources Page.
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