Introduction to Soil Science, 4 units, Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): both CHEM 001C and CHEM 01LC or both CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC; ENSC 002 (or ENSC 002H) or CEE 010; or consent of instructor. Explores the fundamental principles of soil science and soils as a natural resource. Introduces the morphology, physics, chemistry, microbiology, fertility, classification, development, and management of soils in relation to the environment.
Graduate students can take this course for Graduate Credit by concurrently enrolling in ENSC 292. For current students go to elearn.ucr.edu for course materials. |
Environmental Soil Chemistry. 4 Units, Lecture 3, Discussion 1, Prerequisite(s): CHEM 005 or ENSC 100 or consent of instructor Quantitative study of the chemistry of the solid, liquid, and gas phases in soils and sediments. Topics include solid and solution speciation, mineral solubility, ion exchange and adsorption reactions, oxidation-reduction, and the chemistry of contaminants and toxic trace elements in soils.
Graduate students can take this course for Graduate Credit by concurrently enrolling in ENSC 292. For current students go to elearn.ucr.edu for course materials. |