Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
CHEM 1004
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Course ID
200483
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Introduction to Environmental Chemistry aims to provide a fundamental chemical understanding of the major biogeochemical processes and global environmental challenges facing the world today.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the chemistry of both natural and urban environmental systems, including key environmental quality indicators, processes, and appropriate measurements
  • Apply foundation chemistry principles relevant to environmental topics
  • Demonstrate competence in the collection and analysis of diverse environmental samples, making basic measurements and calculations, and interpretation of the results in an environmental context
  • Apply research skills to explore an environmental chemistry topic relevant to their program of study and communicate the essential features of this topic to their peers, including its importance and why it is relevant to society

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Antirequisite(s)

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