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2012-2014 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2012-2014 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EV 611 - Applications of Chemistry in Environmental Engineering

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course topics include the following: (1) electroneutrality and its application to water analysis; (2) rates of chemical and biochemical reactions; (3) acid-base reactions and the carbonate system; (4) complexation reactions and chelation; (5) precipitation and dissolution reactions; (6) oxidation-reduction reactions; (7) a survey of organic chemistry and how organic compounds react and behave in the environment; (8) adsorption reactions; and (9) a survey of environmental laboratory procedures and analytical techniques in environmental chemistry. Students will also participate in several labs that will illustrate the course topics, including alkalinity, BOD/COD, lime/soda-ash softening, and carbon adsorption. (prereq: graduate standing in MSEV program or department consent) Offered Fall term.



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