Environmental Chemistry

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to environmental chemical processes and the impacts of humankind's activities on the natural environment, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and terrestrial compartment. Examples of topics are ozone synthesis/destruction, the chemistry of global climate, aquatic chemistry, water pollution, water treatment chemistry, soil formation, and chemistry of solid waste. Prerequisite: ERSC 2220H or both CHEM 1000H and 1010H.