This course aims to enable students to gain basic knowledge and training in environmental chemistry. Building from fundamental knowledge in chemistry and environmental sciences, the course will cover the forms, interactions, and distribution of major components in the environment, and use relevant chemical concepts to rationalize aspects of environmental chemistry. In this course, students will develop practical experience in environmental chemistry and analysis. The skills and understanding accumulated during this course will prepare students for more advanced and specialized studies in chemistry as well as environmental sciences.

Starting from Semester A, 2015-16, students must satisfy the following minimum passing requirement for courses offered by CHEM: “A minimum of 40% in both coursework and examination components.”