ENV 2410 Physical Principles of Environmental Science

4 Hours

Prerequisites: CEM 1610 and CEM 1620 or permission of the instructor. Corequisites: CEM 1620 can be taken as a corequisite.

An introduction to the basic chemical and physical principles of environmental science. Through the application of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and equilibrium principles, the impact of energy generation, pollution, and their consequences will be assessed. Additional topics will include effects of radiation, pesticides, and energy transmission. Laboratory work will focus on sampling techniques in conjunction with air, water, and soil analysis. Three hours of lecture and three hours laboratory per week.