SOQ-22306 Chemical Processes in Soil, Water, Atmosphere

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

PCC-12303 and PCC-12403, LAD-10806 Soil and Water I, AEW-21306 Soil and Water II, MAQ-10306 Introduction Atmosphere

Continuation courses:

AEW-20306 Processes in Aquatic Systems, MAQ-21306 Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality, SOQ-34306 Soil Chemical Applications

Contents:

The lectures and tutorials treat themes with applications like:
Chemical equilibria and speciation, hydro-geochemical cycling, solubility & weathering minerals, carbonates, redox & micro-biogeochemical processes, adsorption by minerals & organic matter, reactivity of organic micro-pollutants, aerosol- and cloud and precipitation chemistry.
The themes are quantitatively approached and exercised in the tutorials.

Learning outcomes:

After this course the student is expected to be able to:
- describe and explain the major chemical processes in soil, water and atmosphere at a basic level;
- do quantitative calculations under simplified conditions related to practical applications.

Activities:

- attend lectures and tutorials;
- do chemical calculations and homework.

Examination:

Written exam.

Literature:

Chemical processes in Soil-Water-Atmosphere, Lecture notes, and Chemical processes in Soil-Water-Atmosphere, Tutorials.