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SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

SOILSCI 621
Course Description

Sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in soils and associated water and air environments. Emphasis on the chemical behavior of elements and compounds and the phenomena affecting natural and anthropogenic materials in soils.

Prerequisties

CHEM 104 , CHEM 109 , CHEM 116 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.95

6.09% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
90%

48.24% from Historical

Class Size
10

114.29% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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