The three major components of the environment, air, soil and water, are considered. Environmental issues related to energy are outlined. Soils: natural, constituents, properties; chemical processes; organic matter; fertility; acidity; salinity; remediation. Water: major components; nutrient pollution including consequences and tracing methods; water treatment including sewage treatment, drinking water treatment and artificial wetlands. Air and energy: importance to society; fossil fuel use; combating atmospheric problems associated with fossil fuel use; alternative fuels, including biofuels; CO2 emissions reduction, carbon capture and sequestration. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Perran Cook (Clayton); Dr Juan Joon Ching (Sunway)
Prerequisites: 6 points of level one chemistry and 6 points of level two chemistry. Students without this should consult the third year coordinator.
