Environmental Chemistry

Catalog description

A course in chemistry designed for the nonscience student who wishes to discover how chemistry is an intricate part of our everyday life. Emphasis will be placed on basic chemical principles and practices, fundamental concepts, and modern implications of chemistry. Students will also become acquainted with environmental applications of topics covered, including the study of the environmental issues such as ozone depletions, global warming, air and water pollution, and radioactivity. Demonstrations and hands-on in-class experiments involving student participation take the place of a laboratory. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B1, IGETC-5A, Cal-GETC-5A)