Environmental Chemistry
General
Prefix
CHEM
Course Number
320
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Identification and analysis of elements and compounds of environmental importance. Special attention to pollutants and toxins. Lab.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
4
Max
4
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Use and understand chemical instrumentation relevant to environmental chemistry measurements including GC, HPLC, pH measurements, Atomic Absorbance/Emission, fluorescence, titration equipment.
Outcome
Present a class seminar presentation to peers & professor on an environmentally related subject within the realm of chemistry.
Outcome
Apply solution preparation techniques, calibrations and calibration standards.
Outcome
Address issues related to earth's soil, atmosphere, and water resources.
Outcome
Understand the chemical role of fossil fuels, toxicology, Inorganic metals and organic chemicals in the environment.
Outcome
Understand the environmental impact of agriculture on the environment .
Outcome
Maintain a proper laboratory notebook.
Dependencies
Courses
CHEM320
is a
prerequisite
for:
Programs
CHEM320
is a
completion requirement
for: