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

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

The course is divided into three major parts: 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)