Air Pollution & Chemistry

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Air pollution is a major concern across the globe, impacting human health, ecosystems, and climate. This course will provide students with an understanding of the chemical and physical processes that determine the composition of the atmosphere, with an emphasis on the dispersion of pollutants responsible for urban smog, acid rain, climate change, and the ozone hole. Topics to be covered also include health and environmental impacts of air pollutants, potential technological solutions, air pollution monitoring, and international policy regulations. Prerequisites: CHEM 0330 , CHEM 0050, ENGN 0720 or similar.