CHEM 470 - Environmental Chemistry

Institution:

Viterbo University

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Description:

4 Cr. Three hours lecture/four hours lab per week. A description of basic atmospheric, hydrospheric, biospheric, and geospheric chemistry of the earth. Topics will include the biogeochemical cycles of C, N, P, S, and trace metals; natural waters and water quality; pollution problems including acid rain, stratospheric ozone, xenobiotic chemicals, oil, and hazardous waste; and global environmental change owing to human activities including the enhanced greenhouse effect, deforestation, cultural eutrophication, and loss of natural resources. Laboratory experiences will reinforce and enhance certain lecture topics, and will include air, water, soil, and computer modeling studies. Spectroscopic and chromatographic analyses will be performed. Prerequisites: 330, 360. E, G9

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.viterbo.edu

Phone Number:

(608) 796-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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