Subject description
The environment depends on complex interactions of chemical, physical and biological processes. These can be both natural and anthropogenic in origin. In this subject the chemistry of the environment is highlighted in a series of modules. The analysis of datasets of environmental composition will also be investigated.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
CHEM327 - Environmental Chemistry and Chemical Toxicology
CHEM994 - Environmental Chemistry and Climate Change
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
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Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:4 x 4hr Practical, 8 x 3hr Tutorial and 12 x 3hr Computer Lab
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Synthesize, identify and communicate the key chemical cycles in a number of environments
2.
Evaluate and communicate the importance of an element or compound as an environmental constituent in the context of natural background influences and processes, and biogeochemical cycles
3.
Apply knowledge of environmental chemistry to identifying key processes and their impact on the chemistry of the environment and explaining their source, duration and magnitude
4.
Analyse, collect, interpret and report on environmental chemistry data, identifying and explaining patterns and trends in the context of the chemistry and physical nature of the measurement location
Assessment details
Data Quiz
Project Reports
Presentation – Biogeochemical Cycles
Quiz
Final Quiz
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
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