Instructor: Dr. Steve McDow Room 601, Nesbitt Hall

Phone: 215-895-2268 E-mail: mcdow@drexel.edu

Textbook: Aquatic Chemistry: Chemical Equilibria and Rates in Natural Waters, by Werner Stumm and James J. Morgan.

Other Materials: Calculator

Course Description: This course provides an in-depth study of the application of chemical principles to environmental processes. It is designed to serve as a both a senior level (ENVR 401) and graduate (ENVR 501) course. As a senior level course, it is designed to bring together a variety concepts from undergraduate courses in application to relevant environmental problems. As a graduate level course, it is designed to provide a foundation in chemical concepts and problem-solving skills needed in environmental chemistry, and serves as a prerequisite for many SESEP courses in environmental science and engineering. Please make sure you have registered for the correct course!

Grading: The homework, mid-term exam, and final exam will each contribute one-third of the final course grade. Receiving or providing assistance on examinations and copying homework solutions from any available sources are not allowed.

Course Outline

Acids and Bases (Chapter 3) Sept. 26, Oct. 3

Dissolved Carbon Dioxide (Chapter 4) Oct. 10-17

Atmosphere-Water Interactions (Chapter 5) Oct. 24

Mid-Term Exam Oct. 31

Metal Ions in Aqueous Solutions (Chapter 6) Nov. 7

Precipitation and Dissolution (Chapter 7) Nov. 14

Oxidation-Reduction (Chapter 8) Nov. 21-28

Review and Applications Dec. 5

Final Exam Dec. 12