Environmental Chemistry

Undergraduate

A study of the chemistry of natural environmental processes and the impact of human activities on the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. The course will consider the chemistry of topics such as air pollution in the troposphere and stratosphere, pesticides and herbicides, environmental and human health impact of toxic metals, acquisition and use of energy resources, chemicals and cancer, and climate change. The laboratory consists of a term-long, team-based experimental project using instrumental analysis of environmental samples to investigate an environmental chemistry issue or problem. Supplemental course fee required.