G1495 Chemistry and Environmental Science

Prerequisites

General requirements apply

Course Objectives

The student will attain a basic understanding of chemistry and related environmental issues, as well as an understanding of causes and consequences of chemical processes that results in environmental hazards. The student will gain appreciation of strategies whereby of such environmental hazards may be prevented or minimized.

Learning Methods

Lectures, exercises

Course Description

The course consists of the following topics:
Atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, naming of simple chemical compounds, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, petroleum and synthetic polymers.
General ecology, air and water pollution, methods for reducing pollution to air and water, wastes and its treatment, energy and its environmental aspects, occupational health and safety. The general echology part is given as seminars.

Assessment Methods

3 Mid semester examinations (written) during the course (10% each). Individual, written final examination (70%) in December.