CHEM 115 - Environmental Chemistry

Institution:

Spokane Community College

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Description:

This introductory course explores a wide range of topics for nonscience majors. Topics may include ozone and SMOG chemistry, airborne particulates and acid rain, the greenhouse effect and ozone layer, structure and chemistry of freshwater bodies, environmental impact of metals and organic pollutants, water quality and health, chemistry of soils, sources and characteristics of soil contaminants and their persistence of contaminants, and soil degradation and chemical assessment of contaminants soils. Soil and water remediation, and energy utilization and conservation are emphasized. (SCC)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scc.spokane.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 533-8020

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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