CHEM315 Environmental Chemistry 001 (Owens) Syllabus
This syllabus is a living document; students must check the syllabus posted on the Department web site http://chem.winthrop.edu/ for any changes prior to every class attendance
- Three lecture hours per week, three credit hours
- Dates reflect M,W lecture days for Spring 2020 semester
Instructor: Pat Owens (owensp@winthrop.edu) Phone: eight, zero, three, three, two, three, four, nine, two, five
Office Hours: SIMS312A- M 3:00-4:15 PM, W 12:00-1:30 PM [email for an appointment
if these times are not convenient]
Course Text: Environmental Chemistry, 3rd ed., Colin Baird
and Michael Cann
Overview:
This course provides an introduction to the molecular basis of the environmental
problems that our planet faces. We will focus our efforts on several
key areas of interest: energy, atmospheric environmental chemistry, aquatic
environmental chemistry, and toxic chemicals. Both global and regional
environmental problems will be examined.
Course Objectives
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Gain a broad literacy in the molecular basis for relevant environmental
issues.
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Increase understanding of enviornmental chemistry principles and the application
of these to solve specific problems
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Understand underlying causes and potential solutions for environmental
problems that involve the atmosphere, energy, aquatic systems, and toxic
substances.
The course is divided into three major parts:
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Environmental Atmospheric Chemistry - Global warming, Ozone depletion,
photochemical smog, particulates and acid rain.
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Energy - Resources, production, fossil fuels, nuclear and other
energy sources
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Aquatic Chemistry and Toxics - toxic organics, toxicology, toxic
heavy metals
Graded exercises:
Grading:
A: 88-100% B: 76-88% C: 66-76% D: 56-66%.
(You must score better than 50% on the final exam to pass the course)