Environmental Aquatic Chemistry

3 credits · Nicholas School of Environment

Principles of chemical equilibria and kinetics as applied in environmental engineering and science processes. Topics include acid-base equilibrium, the carbonate system, metal complexation, oxidation/reduction reactions, mineral phase solubility and surface sorption. Applied environmental systems include water treatment, soil remediation, air pollution and green engineering. Graduate-level requirements include specific laboratory work and written assignments. Open to graduate students; instructor consent required for undergraduates. Not open to students who have taken CEE 461L.