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CHEM316

Environmental Chemistry

Status

Active

Subject code

CHEM

Course Number

316

Department(s)

Description

Study of the fate, transport, and distribution of chemicals in the environment. The chemistry of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere will be covered, highlighting effects of inorganic and organic pollutants. Topics such as global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, photochemical smog, and groundwater contamination will be discussed in detail. Three lecture hours per week.

Min

1

Max

-

Prerequisites

CHEM 204 or 205 or permission of instructor.