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ESS 100: Environmental Chemistry in Natural Sciences

[4 units]

Chemical principles of Earth systems focusing on environmental processes in water, soil, and air. Applications of equilibrium and kinetic concepts to natural and human-impacted environmental systems. Topics include composition of natural waters, acid-base chemistry, mineral and gas solubility, oxidation and reduction, natural organic matter, and biogeochemical cycles.

Prerequisite: (CHEM 010  or CHEM 010H  or equivalent exam) and (MATH 011  or MATH 021  or equivalent exam). Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included.


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