ENSCI 5590: Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry
(Dual-listed with AGRON 4590/ ENSCI 4590).
(Cross-listed with AGRON 5590).
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 3.
An introduction to the chemical properties of soils, chemical reactions and transformations in soils and surface waters, and their impact on the environment. Topics include solution chemistry in soils and surface waters, solid-phase composition of soils, reactions at the solid-solution interface, and applications to contemporary environmental issues. AGRON 3540; GEOL 1000 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall)