Fall 2015 - CHEM 371 D100
Chemistry of the Aqueous Environment (3)
Class Number: 3186
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 9, 2015
Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Byron Gates
bgates@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
CHEM 281 and CHEM 360.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to chemical processes in the aqueous environment. Quantitative treatment of the variables determining the composition of natural systems. Chemistry of aqueous toxic agents, wastewater treatment, and related matters. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week
An introduction to chemical processes in the aqueous environment. This course includes a quantitative treatment of the variables determining the composition of natural systems. This study will include a rationalization of the chemistry of aqueous systems in the environment through the use of basic chemical principles. Topics will include chemistry of aqueous systems, aqueous toxic agents, wastewater treatment, related matters, and current topics in aqueous chemistry.
Lecture Topics:
The concept of chemical species in aquatic chemistry
A review of thermodynamics and kinetics as it relates to aquatic chemistry
Acid-base chemistry of the aquatic environment and the carbonate system
Fulvic and Humic acids; solids, colloids and metal complexes; gases in water
Redox chemistry and analytical chemistry of the aquatic environment
Toxic substances in the environment and industrial pollution
Waste water treatment
Grading
- Assigned Problems & Quizzes 10%
- Midterm Exam 25%
- Final Exam 40%
- Term Presentation 25%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Werner Stumm & James J. Morgan. Aquatic Chemistry: Chemical Equilibria and Rates in Natural Waters. 3rd Edition. 1995. Publisher: Wiley.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Alan G. Howard. Aquatic Environmental Chemistry. 1998. Publisher: Oxford University Press.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.
Registrar Notes:
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