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

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Prof Stuart Batten

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.

Teaching approach

Online learning
Active learning
Problem-based learning

Assessment summary

Supplementary assessment is not available if a specific assessment in this unit is failed. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.

Assessment

1 - Practical and field trip reports
2 - Assignment
3 - Online topic quizzes
4 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Lab coat required - $35, safety glasses $8,  Lab book $3.

Availability in areas of study

Chemistry