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Soils 506 - Soil Processes: Chemical and Biogeochemical
- Instructor: Carmen Enid Martínez
- Credits: 3
- Semesters Offered: Spring of odd-numbered years
- Texts:
- Prerequisite: SOILS 419, CHEM 451
- Syllabus: Link to PDF file.
Course Description
Colloid chemistry of soils; (a)biotic aspects of mineral formation/dissolution and redox reactions in soils; biogeochemical processes affecting elemental cycles.
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to distinguish between abiotic and biotic aspects of mineral formation/dissolution and redox reactions in soils. The students will also be capable of describing the chemistry of colloids in soil systems and the role soil biogeochemical processes have on major and trace element cycles. Through guided discussions of selected articles, the students will be acquainted with the techniques, experimental designs, "state of knowledge" and future of research within each general area. The students will be evaluated on presentation and discussion of selected topics and class participation. SOILS 506 (GEOSC 513) is offered during the Spring semester of odd numbered years. Class limits is 15 students.