Environmental Chemistry

Catalog description

An in-depth survey of the macroscopic and microscopic principles of environmental chemistry processes in land, air, and water; energy and climate change; chemical equilibrium, kinetics, reduction-oxidation reactions, acid-base chemistry, and thermodynamics. A focus on current environmental problems, impact, and sustainability. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 with a grade of "C" or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4521.