GEOL0257A-F09
Soils, Geology & Environment
Soils, Geology, and the Environment
Soils constitute the fundamental link between atmosphere, water, biota, and rock. Knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological processes operating in soils is essential when assessing natural cycles as well as anthropogenic alterations to those natural cycles. In this course, we will analyze a wide range of issues, including soil formation, soil mineralogy, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, sediment pollution, soil contamination, water pollution, sediment erosion and deposition, and implications for land-use planning. Labs will be project-oriented and will consist of a combination of fieldwork and instrumental analysis. (ENVS 0112, any GEOL course, or waiver)
Soils constitute the fundamental link between atmosphere, water, biota, and rock. Knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological processes operating in soils is essential when assessing natural cycles as well as anthropogenic alterations to those natural cycles. In this course, we will analyze a wide range of issues, including soil formation, soil mineralogy, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, sediment pollution, soil contamination, water pollution, sediment erosion and deposition, and implications for land-use planning. Labs will be project-oriented and will consist of a combination of fieldwork and instrumental analysis. (ENVS 0112, any GEOL course, or waiver)
- Term:
- Fall 2009
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 419(MBH 419)
- Schedule:
- 9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Peter Ryan
- Subject:
- Geology
- Department:
- Geology
- Division:
- Natural Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- GEOG0257A-F09
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92504
- Subject Code:
- GEOL
- Course Number:
- 0257
- Section Identifier:
- A