Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry 3700
Section 1
Instructor: Dr. Kim Weaver
Office: Science Building Room 216
Phone: 865-8047
Email: weaver@suu.edu
Lecture
Schedule: MWF 11:00-11:50 a.m.
Office
Hours:
Daily 9:00-10:00 a.m. You are also welcome to “drop by”, if I am available, I
will be glad to meet with you. I’m also
available by appointment.
Objective: To obtain an understanding of Environmental
Chemistry, namely, the study of sources, reactions, transport and fate of
chemical entities in the air, water and soil environments as well as their
effects on human health and the natural environment. Each student will also be allowed to actually
participate in the science of environmental chemistry. We will apply stoichiometry, kinetics,
equilibrium and thermodynamic principles to aquatic and atmospheric systems.
Points
of Emphasis:
In
this text we will view Environmental Chemistry from all current points important subjects in the field
Required
Texts: “Environmental Chemistry" by Baird and Cann 3rd Edition
Grading
Policy: Your grade will be based as follows:
4 Exams 800
points (200 points each)
Special Assignment 200 points
Final 200
points
Final grades will be assigned as follows:
|
Percentage |
|
Grade |
|
90-100 |
|
A |
|
87-90 |
|
A- |
|
83-87 |
|
B+ |
|
80-83 |
|
B |
|
77-80 |
|
B- |
|
73-77 |
|
C+ |
|
67-73 |
|
C |
|
60-67 |
|
C- |
|
<60 |
|
F |
Special
Assignments
·
You are expected to participate in a non-point source study as a
class.
Participant assignments will be given as a part of
the study. Some of these assignments
will be optional. Some will not. In the event that your health prohibits your
participation additional activities will be available: Each activity will be assigned a certain
value. Details of the special assignment
will be explained in a separate handout.
Tentative
Exam Schedule:
September 17
October 10
November 5
December 3
Topics Covered
Exam 1
Introduction
Principle: Molecular
shape determines function:
1)
Distribution in
bodies.
2)
Distribution in
Environment
3)
Fate of molecule
Non-Point Source Pollution:
What it is and assignment for our study
Chapter 1: The ozone hole
Chapter 2: Smog, acid rain and particulates
Chapter 3: The troposphere
and stratosphere
Exam2:
Chapters 4 and 5: Global
warming
Chapter 7: Pesticides and Herbicides, Toxicology and
distribution
Chapter 8: Dioxins and PCBs
and PAHs and environmental estrogens.
Principle: Fugacity (Also in chapter 11)
Exam 3:
Chapter 9: Oxidation Reduction Chemistry, Acid Base
Chemistry and Ions in Water
Chapter 10: Water
Disinfection, Ground Water and Sewage Treatment:
Exam 4:
Chapter 11: Toxic Heavy
metals
Organo
metallics (Not in chapter)
Principles: Soaps
Chapter 12 Soils and
Sediments:
Chapter 13: Nuclear Chemistry
Exam Policy: Exams will not be turned back to the
students. (Department policy) They will be available during class or by
appointment.
Course Fees:
The
Attendance
Policy:
You are expected to attend class. As quizzes are given often, absences will lead to missed quizzes which can not be made up for unexcused absences.
Students
with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic
adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the
Honesty Policy
Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior
Disclaimer:
Information
contained in this syllabus, other than grading, late assignments, makeup work,
and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as
deemed appropiate by the instructor.