The field of environmental chemistry is rapidly expanding, and excellent
employment opportunities exist in the academic, government, industrial and
public policy sectors. Environmental chemistry is the study of chemical
processes occurring in the environment which are impacted by humankind's
activities. These impacts may be felt on a local scale, through the
presence of urban air pollutants or toxic substances arising from a chemical
waste site, or on a global scale, through depletion of stratospheric ozone or
global warming
Course Objectives
The focus of this course unit is on developing a fundamental understanding of the nature of chemical processes in different environmental media (air, soil & water) so that humankind's activities and technology can be accurately evaluated. The course objectives are:
a. To provide an introduction to, and application of Environmental Chemistry and other related issues/matters.
b. To describe and explain the strategies and tools used to control and manage environmental pollution by considering selected Environmental chemicals.
c. To place contemporary problems of environmental pollution in a global perspective.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. understand the linkage between Chemistry and the Environment; causes and effects of Environmental problems/pollution arising from the chemical processes,
b. develop cognitive and analytical skills for Environmental Chemistry issues.