Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit will develop an understanding of the chemical behaviour of important elements and compounds in the environment, with an emphasis on aquatic, marine, atmospheric and soil chemistry. Topics include aspects of inorganic (eg metals, chelating agents, particulates) and organic pollutants (eg insecticides, herbicides, industrial chemicals); pollutants in the aquatic environment; industrial, rural and urban water treatment; introductory soil chemistry; the Greenhouse Effect and urban air pollution.
The Unit not only meets the needs of chemists but has direct relevance to students with interests in earth sciences, life sciences and environmental science.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Environmental Chemistry |
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| Unit code | KRA211 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Chemistry |
| Coordinator | Dr Trevor Lewis |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KRA113 and KRA114; or KRA101 and KRA102; or KRA170
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 4x1hr lectures/ tutorials weekly, excursion, assignments and reports. |
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| Assessment | 3 hr exam (65%), mid semester test (10%), assignments and reports (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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