Course content

The environment and sustainability science
The chemistry and the anthroposphere: environmental chemistry
Fundamentals of aquatic chemistry
*Oxidation-Reduction in aquatic chemistry
*Phase interactions in aquatic chemistry
*Aquatic microbiel biochemistry
*Water Pollution
*Water Treatment
*The atmosphere and atmospheric chemistry
*Particles in the atmosphere
*Gaseous inorganic air pollutants
*Organic air pollutants
*Photochemical smog
*The endangered global atmosphere
*The geosphere and geochemistry
*Soil environmental chemistry

Learning outcome

After completing this course the student will in relation to the content of the subject be able to:
- Explain fundamental features of the chemical composition of nature;
- Explain important chemical processes in air, water and soil;
- Explain natural geochemical and biogeochemical cycles;
- Explain effects of human activity upon the natural environment from a chemical point of view, especially in association with polluting processes
- Explain the dispersion of pollutants and their turnover in the natural environment.
- Aquire thorough knowledge of the chemical prosesses in the natural enviroment and be able to use this knowledge in e.g. research and environmental monitoring.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures (4 hours per week) and exercises (2 hours per week). Final written examination - 4 hours (100%). For extraordinary or re-sit examinations, written examination may be changed to oral examination.

Recommended previous knowledge

The course builds partly on knowledge corresponding to KJ1020, KJ1030 and KJ1041.

Required previous knowledge

KJ1000 or corresponding courses.

Course materials

S.E. Manahan: Environmental Chemistry, 9th ed.+ Extra compendium -

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