Overview

The three major components of the environment, air, soil and water, are considered. Environmental issues related to energy are outlined. Soils: natural, constituents, properties; chemical processes; organic matter; fertility; acidity; salinity; remediation. Water: major components; nutrient pollution including consequences and tracing methods; water treatment including sewage treatment, drinking water treatment … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Philip Wai Hong Chan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Perran Cook

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Demonstrate an understanding of the major components and processes in the atmosphere, soils and water;

2.

Show awareness of a range of environmental problems;

3.

Understand the major options for overcoming environmental problems confronting our planet;

4.

Assess environmental problems and design appropriate monitoring programs;

5.

Use modern analytical instrumentation;

6.

Solve problems in environmental chemistry;

7.

Work in small groups and communicate effectively through the written and oral presentation of scientific data.

Assessment summary

Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 50%
Laboratory assessment: 30% (Hurdle)
Assignments: 20%

Hurdle requirement: If you would otherwise have passed the unit but you do not achieve at least 45% in the laboratory practical component you will receive a Hurdle Fail (NH) grade and a mark of 45 on your transcript.

Supplementary assessment is not available for the lab practical component.

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Lab coat required - $35, safety glasses $8,  Lab book $3.00

Availability in areas of study

Chemistry