Chemistry of the Atmosphere and Oceans

4 credits

An introduction to chemical compounds and their biogeochemical cycles in the oceans and atmosphere, with emphasis on climate issues like ocean acidification, greenhouse gases and the carbon cycle, other biogeochemical cycles, chlorofluorocarbons and the ozone hole, urban pollutants and their photochemistry, and aerosol particles and their effects on clouds. Prerequisites: CHEM 6C or CHEM 6CH and MATH 20C or MATH 31BH or consent of instructor.