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THE CHEMISTRY OF AIR POLLUTION

ATMOCN/CIVENGR 701
Course Description

Covers background and modern research methods for the application of chemical analysis tools to understanding of the origin, composition, and the chemical transformations of pollutants that occur in the atmosphere. Emphasis will be directed at the pollutants impacting human health, climate change, and ecosystem degradation. Approximately half of the course materials will be taken from the scientific literature and will provide the opportunity to advance skills in the critical reading of journal articles. The course is directed at graduate students conducting research and interested in air pollution and environmental chemistry. Gain experiences in presenting scientific research methods and results related to course materials.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

2.21% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.96% from Historical

A Rate
100%

4% from Historical

Class Size
6

-53.85% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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