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An overview of the basic principles that govern
soil chemistry, with particular emphasis on the composition and mineralogy
of soils, the chemical processes that function within soils, the reactions
that describe the fate of elements (both nutrients and contaminants) within
soils and soil solutions. The majority of the course will cover
equilibrium soil processes. Occasional field trips will concentrate on
the collection of soils and their characterization. Prerequisites: Chemistry 5 and Earth Sciences 62 or equivalents, or permission of instructor. |