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Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

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ERTH 4810 - Chemistry of the Environment


Chemical processes important in the environment from naturally occurring and man-induced systems. Thermodynamic and chemical considerations of fuels; the thermodynamics of the atmosphere; atmospheric photochemistry; chemistry of natural water systems; chemistry of pesticides, fertilizers, and other important environmental contaminants; aspects of the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM1200 and one prior or concurrent course in organic chemistry or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Spring term annually.



Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CHEM 4810. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CHEM 4810.

Credit Hours: 4



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