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Academic Year 2000/2001

Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 314 SP

This course for is designed for students with college-level general and organic chemistry background. Examples of subject topics to be covered include thermodynamics of energy production, solar fusion and fission power, chemical kinetics and transport models for air pollution (photochemical smog and ozone depletion); acid rain; health effects of air pollution and water pollution; and analytical methods such as trace detection and standardization. Analysis and criticism of environmental literature are included.

MAJOR READINGS

CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, Spiro & Stigliani

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams, one paper, homework.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Permission of instructor if prerequisites are not met--(prerequisite override).

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (CHEM141 AND CHEM142 AND CHEM251) OR (CHEM143 AND CHEM144 AND CHEM251) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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