CHM3960 - Environmental chemistry

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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.

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 and artificial wetlands. Air and energy: importance to society; fossil fuel use; combating atmospheric problems associated with fossil fuel use; alternative fuels, including biofuels; CO2 emissions reduction, carbon capture and sequestration.

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

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