Environmental Chemistry

Catalog description

CHEM 1212K Cross-listed with: ENVS 3200 Upon completion of this course, students will: 1) communicate effectively and clearly environmental information in written and oral form; 2) illustrate and interpret environmental data using graphs, tables, charts, and text; 3) apply environmental chemistry using 21st century technology to investigate environmental topics; 4) apply fundamental chemistry concepts to explain environmental chemistry in modern day society; 5) integrate, describe and apply the application of chemistry and its effects on personal and community health and environmental quality through the study of issues related to toxic chemical pollution; 6) apply concepts of environmental chemistry to describe the environmental impact of pollution (soil, air and water), waste management and disposal, alternative fuels and green chemistry; 7) discuss and relate the applications of chemical technologies implemented through environmental practices to business and industry