Science, Engineering and Technology

KRA211

2010  KRA211  Environmental Chemistry

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Students who would like to do this unit but have a timetable problem with tutorials should consult the Head of School or unit coordinator.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA211 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

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 general, inorganic and organic chemistry; pollutants in the aquatic environment; 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 studies.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr exam (75%), assignments and reports (25%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3x1-hr lectures weekly, 1 x 1 hr tutorial weekly, excursions, assignments and reports.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

( KRA113 and KRA114 ) or ( KRA101 and KRA102 )

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Dr TW Lewis (Coordinator)

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