CHEM 305 - Environmental Chemistry

(4 credits)

For students with a strong interest in the chemistry in our environment. An introduction to the chemical aspects of the environment including the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the biosphere. Focus will be given to concentration measurements, toxicity of chemicals, and remediation methods. Three lecture-recitation periods and one four-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, and Corequisite CHEM 251. Fall, alternating years.