CHEM-4810

Chemistry of the Environment

Chemical processes important in the environment from naturally occurring and man-induced systems. Thermodynamic and chemical considerations of fuels; the thermodynamics of the atmosphere; atmospheric photochemistry; chemistry of natural water systems; chemistry of pesticides, fertilizers, and other important environmental contaminants; aspects of the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles. (Cross listed as ERTH-4810. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ERTH-4810.) Prerequisites: CHEM-1200 and one prior or concurrent course in organic chemistry or permission of instructor. Spring term annually.

4 credit hours