This course addresses the fundamental principles of soil physical properties and processes; movement of water in soil; soil dynamics; measurement and analysis of soil physical processes as related to biological and agricultural engineering. Selected lab exercises on determining soil physical properties will be conducted. Discussions will include: equipment impact on soil due to agronomic practices, dynamics of soil physical components and their phases, soil textural triangle, volumetric heat capacity, saturated and unsaturated conductivity. Prerequisites CAEE 362 or consent of instructor. (F;S;SS)