Mark S. Coyne
N122 Ag Science North
1100 Nicholasville Road
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
Last Revised: Mar 19th, 2024
Professional Biography
2006-present: Professor, University of Kentucky
1997-2005: Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
1991-96: Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky
1989-90: Postdoctoral research scholar, Department of Soil Science, University of California, Berkeley
1985-89: Graduate research assistant, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University
1982-84: Graduate research assistant, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, U. California, Riverside
Education
Ph.D., Crop and Soil Science (Soil Microbiology), Michigan State University, 1989
M.S., Soil and Environmental Science, University of California, Riverside, 1984
B.S., Agronomy and International Agriculture, Iowa State University, 1982
Course Instruction
PLS 566:
Soil Microbiology
(3)
Course Description: The nature and biochemical activities of soil microflora; their significance in soil genesis and structure and their role in soil fertility. Prereq: PLS 366 or an introductory microbiology course or consent of instructor.
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PLS 567:
Methods in Soil Microbiology
(1)
Course Description: Methods in Soil Microbiology will be a laboratory course dedicated to introducing upper division students to the methods and techniques used by microbiologists and other soil scientists to examine organisms, interactions, and processes in soil systems. Laboratory, three hours per week. Prereq: PLS 366 or introductory microbiology course.
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PLS 660:
Advanced Soil Biology
(2)
Course Description: A critical evaluation of the current research status in selected aspects of soil biology. Prereq: PLS 566 or consent of instructor.
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