2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

CHEM 427 - Aquatic Environmental Chemistry

Credits: 3 (NR)
Thermodynamic and kinetic processes regulating the chemistry of surface and groundwater in natural and polluted environments with particular emphasis in explaining the aqueous concentrations of chemical species and controlling geochemical factors in the hydrosphere. Structure, sources and transformations of organic matter in the aquatic environment and interactions with aqueous solutes will be covered as related to contemporary issues in water quality.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 321 or permission of the instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0