2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHE 135 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry


In this course students will be introduced to fundamental principles of chemistry to gain an understanding of how natural and man-made substances influence environment. The environmental impact of human activities on the chemistry of the land, water and atmosphere will be considered. Environmental issues that will be discussed include energy use and climate change, air pollution, ozone depletion, water pollution and treatment, waste disposal, and the impact of insecticide and herbicide use in agriculture.

2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Offered when there is sufficient student demand.
Lab fee-$30