Environmental Chemistry Fundamentals

Course aim

To appreciate and understand the nature of relevant physical and chemical concepts in relation to important environmental issues and problems.

Course content

Chemistry of the air: the atmosphere as a resource, energy flow through the atmosphere, pollution of the atmosphere and its prevention. Chemistry of the land: mineral resources, agricultural chemistry, energy production and use. Chemistry of the waters: water as a resource, pollution of water, water treatment. Detection and determination of chemical species: IR, UV-VIS, atomic absorption, chromatographic, electrochemical and other instrumental techniques will be introduced for the identification and determination of chemical species of environmental significance.

Textbook(s)

Mahan, S E 1993, Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry, 5th edn, Lewis

Prerequisite(s)

SACE stage 2 Chemistry assumed; OR Foundation study (Introductory Chemistry)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

2 Written Assignments, Examination, Practical Work (Portfolio)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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