CHEM 551 - Atmospheric Chemistry

Description:
The chemistry of the stratosphere and troposphere; chemistry of the atmospheric waters; the transport of air pollution; topics of current scientific/societal interest, related to the effects of human activity on air quality and climate, such as chemistry of urban air, particulate matter, and chemistry-climate coupling. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: CHEM 382.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

List the chemical components of the atmosphere.
Draw temperature and pressure profiles of the atmosphere and name each layer.
Identify atmospheric transport mechanisms and describe how they work.
Estimate each contributing factor to the greenhouse effect.
List pertinent reactions involving ozone in the stratosphere and in the troposphere (Smog).
List chemical equilibria that lead to acid rain.
Analyze, synthesize and critique current topic in atmospheric chemistry.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/04/17