Wis. Admin. Code Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists GHSS 4.03 - Experience as a professional soil scientist
(1) To qualify as
satisfactory professional soil science work for the purposes of s.
470.04(4) (c),
Stats., an applicant's experience shall include the application of accepted
principles in the practice of soil science and shall demonstrate an applicant's
progressive development of competence to practice as a professional soil
scientist. The experience shall be acquired in the areas of the practice of
soil science listed in sub. (2) (a) to (h), or in other areas of the practice
of soil science which in the opinion of the professional soil scientist section
provide the applicant with a knowledge of principles and data related to the
practice of soil science at least equivalent to that which would be acquired by
experience in the areas of practice listed. Experience in every listed area is
not required.
(2) Areas of
experience in the practice of professional soil science include:
(a) Soil physics: the study of the physical
properties of porous media, including soils; and the determination of the
state, distribution, transport and balances of matter and energy in porous
media, especially as related to water, gas and heat.
(b) Soil chemistry: the determination of the
chemical constituents, chemical properties, and chemical reactions in porous
media, including soils.
(c) Soil
classification, morphology and mapping: the description, classification,
interpretation and mapping of soil materials in the landscape.
(d) Soil mineralogy: the study of soil
science that deals with porous media inorganic materials, including the soils
of the earth's crust to the depth of weathering or of sedimentation.
(e) Soil biochemistry: the study of soil
science concerned with enzymes, and the reactions, activities and products of
soil microorganisms.
(f) Soil
biology: the assessment of soil-inhabiting microorganisms and macroorganisms,
including their identification, functions, activities and cycles.
(g) Soil fertility: the analysis,
interpretation and management of the soil to enhance soil quality and provide
nutrients in adequate amounts and in proper balance for the growth of specified
plants.
(h) Land use management:
the management and practices associated with land waste application, nutrient
management, non-point source contaminant control, soil and water conservation,
and other land use issues associated with soil management.
(3) Not more than one year of satisfactory
experience credit may be granted for any calendar year.
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