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Daniel A Jaffe
BES 311
Bothell Campus
Uses fundamental chemical principles to examine fate, reactivity and transport of environmental pollutants. Emphasis given to atmospheric pollution, chemistry of natural and polluted waters, soil chemistry, chemistry of organic and inorganic toxins. Required background: CHEM 142, CHEM 152, or equivalent.
Class description
The primary course objective is for students to understand how to use chemical principles to understand reactivity, fate, mobility, properties and hazards associated with compounds in the environment. A second objective is for students to become familiar with some current major environmental chemistry issues. Students will be undertaking an extensive set of laboratory experiments this quarter. Prior chemical background (e.g. 142 and 152) is essential.
Student learning goals
Understanding the role that fate and reactivity play in environmental chemistry.
Understanding how to conduct a chemical analysis for environmental contaminants.
Interpret data and write technical reports interpreting their results.
General method of instruction
Lectures, problem sets, readings, library research, laboratory analysis.
Recommended preparation
A minimum of two quarters of general chemistry is required. (UW Chem 142, 152). 162 is also desirable equivalent.
Class assignments and grading
Lectures, problem sets, readings, library research, laboratory reports and exams.
Problem sets, exams, group projects, papers. Exact percentage of each varies each quarter.
