Spring 2027

Atmospheric Chemical Mechanisms

Explores chemical mechanisms and kinetics of reactive gases and aerosols in Earth's atmosphere, using analytical, physical, and organic chemistry to describe tropospheric and stratospheric processes.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.76 GPA, 93.1% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.43 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.75 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Develop a deep chemical intuition for atmospheric chemical mechanisms and processes operating over wide ranges of time and length scales.

  • Construct photochemical box models of atmospheric processes (e.g., smog formation) to determine the response of criteria air pollutants to changes in atmospheric emissions.

  • Articulate and synthesize complex chemical knowledge and understanding in both written and oral formats.

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CBE 310 or concurrent enrollment inCHEM 561 or 565; or graduate/professional standing

CHEM 629

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.76 GPA, 93.1% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.43 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.75 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Atmospheric evolution, composition, steady-state approximation, and residence/renewal times.
  • Tropospheric trace gas sources, transformation, transport, deposition, and pollution control.
  • Stratospheric chemistry.

Skills

  • Develop deep chemical intuition for atmospheric mechanisms across time and length scales.
  • Construct photochemical box models to assess pollutant responses to emission changes.
  • Synthesize and articulate complex chemical knowledge in written and oral formats.

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