After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physical and chemical properties of soil
• Know soil chemistry principles and application for soil investigation
• Know geochemical analyses of soil to assess sources of contamination
• Understand the chemical and biological aspects of natural attenuation in soil
• Understand the environmental condition of soil and the movement of contaminants in soil
• Understand the contaminant transport in soil and its controlling factors
• Understand the updated remediation strategies for soil cleanup

About the Instructor: Dr. Hassan R. Boroon received his Doctorate in Geology and Hydro/Geochemistry from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany in 1997. As a lecturer, he joined the Department of Geological Sciences at CSULA in 2001. His research interests include contaminant transport in sediments, soils, and water, in particular contamination of coastal sediment and harbor mud, bioavailability of trace elements in sediments, especially coastal sediments, the hydrogeology and environmental geochemistry of urbanized regions, and remediation and cleanup methods for various contaminants. His recent research activities as a Fulbright scholar in West Africa concentrated on the contamination of coastal sediments, qualitative and quantitative reconnaissance of heavy metal and organic pollutant impacts of coastal sediments and biota, including bio-availability of trace metals in coastal sediments and water due to anthropogenic pollution sources such as mining activities as well as polluted runoff caused by the dumping of trace metal rich phosphate tailings into the coastal waters.

Intended Audience: This course is designed for practitioners and agency personnel including environmental scientists, biologics, ecologists, hydrologists, planners, and regulators, who deal with soil contaminant assessment and remediation.

Prerequisites: Completion of some college-level chemistry or geochemistry or completion of NWETC's Contaminant Chemistry and Transport Training Series (CHEM-403A & CHEM-403B).

Education Level: Intermediate

Course Materials: Participants will receive course proceedings, tutorials, and reference materials.

Continuing Education Units: 1.3

What to Bring: Calculator, pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day.

Registration: $495 (*$395 reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to the day prior to the event. Registration may occur up to the day prior to the event provided that space is available.