Course content

The course provides an overview of how human activities influence chemical processes in the natural environment (air, water, and soil). Topics covered include sources and pathways of environmental pollution, including water pollution, soil contamination, and the effects of different types of pollutants (particulate matter, organic pollutants, and inorganic pollutants) on the atmosphere. Throughout the course, students will work on a self-selected case study with a local focus.

Learning outcome

Etter avsluttet emne skal studenten kunne:

• Forklare effekter av menneskelig virksomhet på naturmiljøet fra et kjemisk synspunkt, særlig i forbindelse med forurensende prosesser
• Forklare spredning og omdanning av forurensninger i naturmiljøet
• Kunne bruke kunnskap om kjemiske prosesser i naturmiljøet til å forklare aktuelle miljøproblemstillinger

Learning methods and activities

Guided case-based instruction with peer interaction. One or more digital sessions

Compulsory assignments

• Assignment 1
• Assignment 2

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

General chemistry/introductory chemistry courses from higher education. Basic understanding of organic chemistry is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Teaching experience in science or natural science subjects from lower or upper secondary school is an advantage.

Required previous knowledge

General admission qualification for higher education.

Course materials

Digital course materials will be provided.

Syllabus

Link to reading list in Leganto