Understanding and Addressing Environmental Challenges

Overview: Environmental Chemistry is an interdisciplinary field that examines the chemical processes occurring in the environment and their impacts on ecosystems and human health. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical principles underlying environmental issues and equips them with the skills needed to tackle contemporary environmental challenges.

Course Objectives:

1. Explore the fundamental principles of chemistry as they apply to the environment.
2. Investigate the sources, fate, and transport of pollutants in air, water, soil, and biota.
3. Analyse the interactions between pollutants and living organisms.
4. Evaluate the environmental impact of human activities, including industrial processes, agriculture, and waste management.
5. Examine strategies for pollution prevention, remediation, and sustainable development.
6. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through case studies and laboratory experiments.
7. Foster an understanding of the role of environmental chemistry in policy making and environmental management.

Environmental Chemistry is an interdisciplinary field that examines the chemical processes occurring in the environment and their impacts on ecosystems and human health. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical principles underlying environmental issues and equips them with the skills needed to tackle contemporary environmental challenges.