Environmental Chemistry

Course aim

To introduce students to major environmental chemistry concepts and practical methods, and to basic chemistry content relevant to these topics.

Course content

• Water, solutes and waterways
• Sediment and soils
• Urban water and pollution
• Atmosphere, energy and climate
• Foundation chemistry principles relevant to each of the above topics and to the practicals
• A comprehensive introduction to field and laboratory methods of environmental chemistry

Textbook(s)

John, R 2017, Chemistry Companion, Publicious Pty Ltd

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical (field and laboratory)	3 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Case study, Examination, Presentation, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.