PLT 431/431L - Soil Chemistry (3/1)

Critical evaluation of fundamental chemical processes in soils such as ion exchange, ion precipitation, redox reactions, partitioning, adsorption, desorption and nature of soil minerals and organic matter. Evaluate various chemical processes affecting fate, transport, and availability of heavy metals and organic contaminants in soils.

Prerequisite(s): PLT 231/231L, CHM 121/CHM 121L.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.