CHEM 341 - Environmental Chemistry

Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 3+0, 3 Cr.

A study of chemistry associated with the environment, incorporating the composition of the natural environment and the processes of natural and anthropogenic chemicals in the environment. This includes chemistry of the stratosphere, troposphere and climate change; chemistry of fossil fuels and alternative energy sources; the chemical composition and properties of natural waters and impacts of pollutants; the treatment of water and wastewater and overall freshwater challenges; toxic organic chemicals, heavy metals and plastic waste in the environment, including food, soil and everyday materials.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in CHEM 122 or CHEM 132.