Environmental Chemistry (CHEM 242)

Term: 2015-2016 Spring Term

Faculty

Karen S. WendlingShow MyInfo popup for Karen S. Wendling

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William T BowieShow MyInfo popup for William T Bowie

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Schedule

Tue, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM (1/18/2016 - 5/11/2016) Location: MAIN MH 313

Description

The application of analytical chemistry principles and techniques to the study of environmental contaminants. Spectroscopic methods are studied to track aqueous pollutants (visible and fluorescence spectroscopy) and understand the mechanism behind global warming (infrared spectroscopy). Separation techniques (liquid-liquid extraction, liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography) are studied to better understand the fate of aqueous/air pollutants and their current detection methods. Three hours per week. No lab is required. Prerequisite: CHEM-215 with a grade of C- or better.