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Nov 04, 2025
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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, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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List the chemical components of the atmosphere.
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Homework/Midterm/Term Paper/Final Exam
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Draw temperature and pressure profiles of the atmosphere and name each layer.
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Homework/Midterm/Term Paper/Final Exam
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Identify atmospheric transport mechanisms and describe how they work.
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Homework/Midterm/Term Paper/Final Exam
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Estimate each contributing factor to the greenhouse effect.
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Homework/Midterm/Term Paper/Final Exam
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List pertinent reactions involving ozone in the stratosphere and in the troposphere (Smog).
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Homework/Midterm/Term Paper/Final Exam
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List chemical equilibria that lead to acid rain.
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Homework/Midterm/Term Paper/Final Exam
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Analyze, synthesize and critique current topic in atmospheric chemistry.
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Term Paper
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