Stockbridge Sch of Agriculture 575 - Environmental Soil Chemistry
Fall
2013
01
4.00
Baoshan Xing
M W F 9:05AM 9:55AM
UMass Amherst
37751
37748
Fundamental chemical concepts/processes in soils, such as ion exchange, precipitation/dissolution, redox reactions, partitioning and adsorption, and solution speciation and nature of soil minerals and organic matter. Computer models used to examine current environmental, agricultural, and engineering problems. Examination of how chemical processes affect fate, transport, availability, and remediation of trace elements, heavy metals and organic contaminants in soils and sediments. Discussion on current environmental issues and problems. Prerequisites: CHEM 110 or 111, or permission of instructor. PLSOILIN 105 strongly recommended.
Pre Req: CHEM 110 OR 111
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.