CHEM 302 Introduction to Aquatic Chemistry
This course will build on students’ understanding of general chemistry and serve as an introduction to the study of the chemistry of natural waters, including lakes, rivers, estuaries and oceans. Students will gain an appreciation of the importance of kinetics, equilibrium, and oxidation-reduction processes through the study of such topics as carbon dioxide dissolutions, photochemistry, activity coefficients, trace metal speciation, and mineral solubility. A special emphasis will be placed on water pollution and waste water treatment.