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Environmental Science and Technology - INDC3002
 UNSW

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Pre-requisites: CHEM2021, CEIC2000
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

The chemical processes underpinning major environmental problems are studied, in their economic and social context. The role of the chemical industry in causing and resolving problems is examined. The emphasis of the course is on the chemistry of current environmental issues. These issues provide a logical basis for presenting the underlying science. Examination of major industrial processes provides examples of environmental applications. Topics covered include soil chemistry, acid rain, urban smogs, global warming, stratospheric ozone loss, combustion processes, toxic elements and organic compounds, radioactive contamination and occupational health and safety. Major chemical industries for iron and steel, aluminium, sulfuric acid, ammonia, nitric acid, chlor-alkali and cement are examined. The course aims to improve scientific literacy and critical thinking.
This course replaces INDC3110.


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