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WATER CHEMISTRY

CIVENGR 500
Course Description

Elements of fresh and marine water chemistry; acid-base, precipitation, complexation, oxidation-reduction, adsorption, and biochemical reactions in natural waters and water treatment processes.

Prerequisties

CHEM 104 , CHEM 109 , CHEM 116 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.54

-3.41% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.19% from Historical

A Rate
50%

-7.47% from Historical

Class Size
14

-50.09% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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