Course Objectives

To acquire a basic understanding of chemistry and the environment, and an appreciation of the causes and effects of those processes which result in environmental problems. The student will learn strategies to avoid or reduce environmental problems.

Acquire knowledge about common chemical analytical methods, important technics and safety in the laboratory. Acquire good working habits and skills.

Course Description

Chemistry 7 credits: The structure of atoms and the periodic table, chemical binding, chemical equations and calculations, chemical names, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, electro-chemistry and organic chemistry.

Environment 3 credits: General ecology, air-pollution/purification of emissions to the atmosphere, water pollution/purification and discharges to water, refuse and its treatment, energy and the environment, working environments.

Laboratory course 5 credits: Quantitative analysis, physical/organic measurements, organic synthesis.

Learning Methods

Lectures and practical assignments.

Supervision in the laboratory.

Assessment Methods

There will be two evaluations, the first one on the environmental subjects that will account 30% of the total grade,
and the second, on chemistry, at the end of the year. This final examination will account for the 70% of the total grade.
To aprove students need to pass (E) both examinations.
To pass students need to have approved all examinations, including the laboratory exercises that will be performed in may

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean