Ch 486 Environmental Chemistry

Survey of chemical aspects of major environmental issues: stratospheric ozone holes and chlorofluorocarbons; air pollution; global climate change; fossil fuel energy/"carbon footprint"; renewable energy; nuclear energy/radioactivity; toxic chemicals (pesticides, PCBs); endocrine disruptors; surfactants, chemical dispersants/oil spills; biodegradability of chemicals; chemistry of natural waters/acid rain; toxic heavy metals.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisites: Ch 334 or Ch 331. This is the same course as CE 486 and can be taken only once for credit.