Carleton University · CHEM 2800

Foundations for Environmental Chemistry

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

A basis of chemistry needed to understand the environment: composition of the atmosphere and natural waters; equilibrium; surface properties; kinetics and spectroscopy; physical and chemical properties of chemicals in the environment. Limited enrolment course. Priority is given to students in Environmental Science/Engineering.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1006 (no longer offered) with a minimum grade of B- or CHEM 1002 , or CHEM 1012 , or CHEM 1101 , ( MATH 1007 or MATH 1004 ).

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1006 (no longer offered) with a minimum grade of B- or CHEM 1002 , or CHEM 1012 , or CHEM 1101 , ( MATH 1007 or MATH 1004 ).
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

A basis of chemistry needed to understand the environment: composition of the atmosphere and natural waters; equilibrium; surface properties; kinetics and spectroscopy; physical and chemical properties of chemicals in the environment. Limited enrolment course. Priority is given to students in Environmental Science/Engineering.

  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1006 (no longer offered) with a minimum grade of B- or CHEM 1002 , or CHEM 1012 , or CHEM 1101 , ( MATH 1007 or MATH 1004 ).
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

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