Environmental Science 590A - Environmental Soil Science
Fall
2013
L01
0.00
Deborah Picking
M 1:25PM 3:20PM
UMass Amherst
37745
33132
An examination of the basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil with emphasis on environmental science and natural resource applications. Soil's natural role in biome structure, nutrient cycling, water purification, and carbon storage will be explored. Processes important to soil and groundwater pollution (subsurface movement, attenuation, and remediation) will be discussed. Special attention given to wetland soil processes and the identification of hydric soils in the landscape. The society today - such as food security, adequate clean water, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and waste disposal. Some out-of-class field exercises are required.
Grad Students
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.