In this module we will discuss environmental issues associated with the air and water. This will cover the chemical and physical sciences context of the issues around global climate change, ozone hole formation and photochemical smog as well as routes to sustainable water supplies, and the effects of pollutants on aquatic environment and how chemistry can help solve these problems.
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
Atmospheric Chemistry.
Evolution of the atmosphere and its characteristic physical and chemical structure
Measurements of trace species in atmospheric chemistry (spectroscopy)
The stratosphere: Ozone chemistry, ozone depletion and the Antartic Ozone hole
The Troposphere: Pollutant and Photochemical smog
Climate change: Models and Evidence of climate change and its implications.
Aqueous Chemistry.
CO2 – acid rain and acidification of oceans
Properties of Water and the Hydrological Cycle
Speciation, salinity and pH vs pE diagrams
Fertilisers (N) and problem of ‘run off’ on the aqueous environment.
Other pollution eg Camelford.
Deoxygenation in rivers / sea.
Lecture-based delivery, supported by workshops.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Workshops | 10 |
| Total study time | 30 |
Individual and group-based assignments.
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework assignment(s) | 100% |
Repeat type: Internal & External