Prerequisites: both CHEM 001C and CHEM 01LC or both CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC; GEO 001
Description: ENSC 104 and ENSC 138/GEO 138 are recommended. Covers the composition, structure, and classification of minerals commonly found in soils. Focuses on the origin, occurrence, and properties of soil minerals in relation to chemical, pedologic, and geomorphic conditions. Includes theory of mineral identification techniques including X-ray diffraction, thermal and infrared analysis, and electron micros- copy.