REN R 550 - Advanced Soil Chemistry

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-2S-0)

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

This course offers more detailed understanding of chemical concepts such as soil solution and solid phase chemistry, sorption phenomena, ion exchange, oxidation-reduction reactions and speciation of metals. The course also includes the topics related to mineral solubility, carbonate system, and application of stable isotopes. Additional bi-weekly sessions will be held for discussion. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.