Chemistry 316: Environmental Chemistry

Three lecture hours a week. 1 unit.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 205, or permission of instructor

Dr. Chris Stevenson (cstevens@richmond.edu)
GSC C-209, 289-8635

Course Description

Environmental chemistry is the study of the behavior of chemicals in the air, water, and soil. Emphasis is placed the sources, reactions and ultimate fate of chemical pollutants in the environment. In this course, the three main topics of study will be (i) atmospheric chemistry, (ii) aquatic chemistry, and (iii) multimedia environmental modeling.

Catalog Description

Study of the fate, transport, and distribution of chemicals in the environment. The chemistry of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere will be covered, highlighting effects of inorganic and organic pollutants. Topics such as global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, photochemical smog and groundwater contamination will be discussed in detail. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 205 or permission of instructor.