CIV 546 - Environmental Aquatic Chemistry

This course introduces the application of physical chemistry to solve problems related to natural water systems (both freshwater and seawater) and anthropogenic impacts on these systems. We will cover thermodynamics and kinetics and how they can be used to understand the distribution and cycling of chemical species in natural waters and related processes, including dissolution and precipitation, oxidation and reduction, acid-base interactions, and complexation. We will also cover special topics related to current issues in water quality.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)