ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

Catalog description

This course focuses on the complex chemistry of the Earth's atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial environments. Introductory chemistry topics such as equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, oxidation and reduction are applied in understanding the Earth's natural environment as well as the chemical aspects of modern problems resulting from human impact. Topics include the chemistry of the natural atmosphere, stratospheric ozone destruction, photochemical smog, the greenhouse effect and global warming, biogeochemical cycles, the chemistry of natural waters, pesticides in soils and natural waters, over-nutrification, heavy metals in soils, sediments and water, water and wastewater treatments. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisites: ENVL 2100 AND ENVL 2200 AND ENVL 2400 AND ENVL 2600 with a grade of C or better.