CHEMISTRY 340 - ENVIRONMENTAL
CHEMISTRY
Southern Connecticut State University
Dr. Gregory S. Kowalczyk
Jennings 330 (203) 392-6268
E-Mail:
KowalczykG1@southernct.edu
Spring Semester 2004
Text: Environmental Chemistry, A Global Perspective, Gary W. vanLoon and Stephen J. Duffy, Oxford
University Press (2000)
Course Overview: Chemistry
340, Environmental Chemistry, is the study of natural and anthropogenic
substances in the environment.
Specifically, the course will cover the source, transport, reactions,
effects and fate of chemicals in the atmosphere, hydrosphere and
lithosphere. The course will also
examine the interaction of these three areas for chemical substances.
Final Course Evaluation:
Best
2 out of 3 one-hour examinations 50%
Graded
Homework 25%
Final
Exam (cumulative) 25%
------------
100%
Homework will be assigned for
each chapter covered. Homework is
due at the beginning of the class period following the completion of the
chapter in lecture.
Late/Missed Work: Due to
the fact that the lowest exam grade is dropped, generally, there will be no
make-up examinations. In the event
of illness or other catastrophic events, written evidence (doctorıs note, etc.)
must be supplied. The professor
MUST be notified before the scheduled exam if a make-up is to be considered. There will be no lectures on exam days.
Attendance: Regular
and prompt attendance of scheduled classes is expected. Some of the material covered in lecture
will be additional to what is covered in the text book.
Inclement Weather: When
inclement weather threatens, call the universityıs WeatherChek voice mail
message line (203-392-SNOW) to hear the latest official information on possible
delayed openings, class cancellations, or the closing of the university. Also, I will post the closing on my web
page as soon as I receive word. In
the event that an exam is scheduled on a day that is canceled, the exam will be
given at the next class meeting.
Consult the web page for exam updates and changes.
Some Final Thoughts: Unfortunately,
the question of academic honesty occasionally becomes an issue between an
instructor and a student. The best
way to avoid this is to be sure that no suspicions arise. Cheating on exams or any phase of
this course will not be tolerated.
The student handbook outlines the various prerogatives of the instructor
in cases of academic dishonesty.
COURSE SCHEDULE
|
Date |
Chapter |
Topic |
|
1/26 |
1 |
Environmental Chemistry, a
global perspective |
|
1/28 & 2/2 |
9 |
The Hydrosphere (Review of equilibrium, acid-base,
complex formation) |
|
2/4 - 2/9 |
10 |
Distribution of Species in
Aquatic Systems |
|
2/11 - 2/18 |
11 |
Gases in Water |
|
2/23 |
12 |
Organic Matter in Water |
|
2/25 |
Exam I |
|
|
3/1 & 3/3 |
13 |
Metals in the Hydrosphere |
|
3/8 & 3/10 |
14 |
Environmental Chemistry of
Colloids and Surfaces |
|
3/15 & 3/17 |
15 |
Microbiological Processes |
|
3/22 & 3/24 |
Spring Break |
|
|
3/29 |
15 |
Water Pollution and
Waste-Water Treatment |
|
3/31 |
Exam II |
|
|
4/5 |
16 |
Water Pollution and
Waste-Water Treatment (cont.) |
|
4/7 |
2 |
The Earth's Atmosphere |
|
4/12 & 4/14 |
4 |
Tropospheric Chemistry -
Smog |
|
4/19 & 4/21 |
6 |
Atmospheric Aerosols |
|
4/26 |
5 |
Tropospheric Chemistry -
Precipitation |
|
4/28 |
Exam III |
|
|
5/3 & 5/5 |
5 |
Tropospheric Chemistry -
Precipitation (cont.) |
|
5/5 & 5/12 |
3 |
Stratospheric Chemistry -
Ozone |
|
5/17 5:15 - 7:15 |
Final Exam |
Cumulative |