65621 Environmental Chemistry

6cp; 6hpw
Requisite(s): 65201 Chemistry 2C OR 65022 Chemistry 2A

This subject examines the chemical origins of the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, and the changes, including those resulting from human activity, occurring within them. Environmental contamination, including atmospheric gases and particulates, heavy metals, organics, radioactive materials and micro-organisms, are discussed in terms of pollutant sources and factors affecting their persistence, fate, bioaccumulation, toxicity and ecotoxicity. The laboratory component gives students experience in a wide range of techniques for environmental analysis.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,190.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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