CHEM 303 - Current Problems in Environmental Chemistry

An overview of major biogeochemical pathways and basic principles of atmospheric and aquatic chemistry, highlighting human perturbation of natural cycles. This course investigates significant environmental problems, including air and water pollution, ozone depletion, global warming and hazardous wastes, with an emphasis on reading scientific literature and writing science papers. Three hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites
CHEM 232 or Permission of Instructor

Open to Seniors and Juniors

Credits 4

Compass Attributes
Natural Science, Writing