Introduction to Chemical Principles in Environmental Engineering

5 credits

Introduction to chemical processes occurring within soil, water, and air in natural and engineered environmental systems. Includes identification of inorganic and organic chemicals; fundamental thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical processes; examination of chemical processes in environmental and engineered systems; and impacts of chemicals and chemical processes on ecological and human health. Prerequisite: either CHEM 153, CHEM 162, or CHEM 165.