PLSCI 3650

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PLSCI 3650
Environmental Chemistry: Soil, Air, and Water

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course provides an overview of the chemistry of the biosphere and biogeochemical processes that control the concentrations, fluxes, and bioavailability of essential elements and contaminants in soil, air, and water. Describes the history of environmental contamination by xenobiotics and heavy metals, with emphasis on behavior and properties of pollutants that pose the greatest risk to human and ecological health. The course content includes student-led discussion of relevant current events.


Prerequisites CHEM 1560 or CHEM 2070-CHEM 2080.

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Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11158 PLSCI 3650   LEC 001

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    • TR Caldwell Hall 250
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Martinez, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person