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ENSC 100: Introduction to Soil Science

Fall Quarter (offered every year)
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Members of ENSC 100 Fall 2018 class proudly exercised their right to vote during the midterm elections!
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.

For current students go to ilearn.ucr.edu for course materials.

ENSC 104: Environmental Soil Chemistry

Winter Quarter (offered every year)
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.

​For current students go to ilearn.ucr.edu for course materials.
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ENSC 104 Spring 2017 (back left) MJ, Steven, Daniel, Doug, Aaron, Ceci, Farqz, Seto, Alex (Front left) Anika, Loryssa, Roseanna, Sam, Claudia, Justin

ENSC 232: Biogeochemistry

Spring Quarter 2015
ENSC 232 Biogeochemistry, 4 units, Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing; consent of instructor. A study of the biogeochemical cycling and exchange of carbon and important nutrients (N, S, base cations) between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Quantitatively describes processes at scales ranging from local to global. Addresses modern concerns about water and atmospheric quality, including global climate change. Cross-listed with SWSC 232.

NASC 093: Freshman Advising Seminar in the Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Fall Quarter 2015, 2017, 2021
Seminar, 1 hour; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): first-year freshman standing in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS). Introduction to UCR for students in the sciences. Includes selection of majors, curriculum planning, career options and goals in the sciences, opportunities for undergraduate research, development of learning and study skills, ethics in research and education, and an introduction to the faculty and professional academic advisors in CNAS. Graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC). Credit is awarded for only one of NASC 091 or NASC 093.

​For current students F2017 go to 
ilearn.ucr.edu for course materials.
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