Environmental Chemistry

Catalog description

An introduction to the basic chemical processes in the environment. The subject matter will include environmentally related processes of both natural and human origin. Also included will be the chemistry relevant to air, water, and land-based pollution. All areas to be studied will utilize the ideas of chemical bonding, kinetics, and/or thermodynamics as a basis for understanding the environmental processes. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 160 and CHEM 201 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.