Unit Code: CHM806

Unit Name: Advanced Environmental Chemistry

Description: This course builds upon the knowledge gained in CHM604 and provides an indepth understanding of environmental problems and therelated chemistry behind them. It discusses major environmental issue, their causes and harmful effects and delves into lessons learnt fromenvironmental case studies. This course also talks about the cycling, accumulation migration transformation and toxicology of environmental contaminants. It also deals with chemical analysis of air, water,soil and waste and emphasises om pollution prevention through Green Chemistry. Furthermore, it elaborates on the research opportunities in environmental chemistry applicable at local, national, regional and global levels.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to : 1. Develop an understanding of the five environmental components and their linkages. 2. Develop an understanding of different pollutants within the various environmental components. 3. Interpret the land-water-air mobility of pollutants. 4. Associate the type of pollutants with their sources, effects and sinks regarding specific environmental problems. 5. Analyse the environmental impact of using specific chemicals in agriculture, industry or households. 6. Evaluate the impact of specific chemicals used in industries, agriculture or households on human health. 7. Critically analyse environmental problems and suggest possible remedial measures. 8. Critically analyse case studies concerning environmental pollution. 9. Understand environmental treaties/policies and associate these with case studies shared in classes. 10. Design specific scientific experiments dealing with chemical analyses of specific pollutants. 11. Collate experimentally and research work and present significant findings to your colleagues and departmental members.

Prerequisite: Preferentially a pass in CHM701 or equivalent unit

Prerequisite Sentence: Bachelor Degree with Chemistry as a major subject. Preferentially a pass in CHM701 or equivalent unit

Credit Point: 20

Offered In: Semester 1,2