11382 (v.4) Environmental Chemistry 201


 

Area:Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:4.0
Lecture:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Other Requisite(s):Admission: Associate Degree in Science and Technology
Syllabus:Bonding and properties of materials, organic chemistry and nomenclature of simple molecules, air and water pollution. Chemical reactions and mass to mass relationships. Volume to volume relationships and chemical arithmetic. The limitations of scientificanalysis and the need for precision, especially in environmental applications.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated knowledge of the relationship between the properties of substances and their structure and bonding. Explained types of reactions/rates of reaction and chemical equilibrium. An understanding of volumetric analysis.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Bucat, R.B. (1984), Elements of chemistry: earth, air, fire and water. Canberra, Australian Academy of Science. Garnet, P.J. (ed.) (1996), Foundations of chemistry (second edition). Melbourne, Longman. Zumdahl, S.S. (1993), Introductory chemistry: a foundation (second edition). Lexington, D.C. Health and Co.
Unit Texts: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: End of semester test 30%, Lab reports 50%, Mid semester test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

 

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