Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
1. Explain the elementary circle of the following element oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur;
2. Describe the stratification of the earth atmosphere and state characteristics of each strata;
3. State and describe different sources of environmental pollution;
4. State and describe different types of environmental pollution and their effect on the
environment;
5. Describe water and state qualities that define the uses of water;
6. Describe and explain different sources of water contamination and its impact on agricultural land crops etc.;
4. State and describe different methods use in treatment of wastewater – chemical, biological, and physical methods;
5. State and justify chemical and physical instrumentation in environmental chemistry;
6. Describe environmental impact assessment; and
7. State and describe twelve principles of green chemistry and its practical applications.
Course Contents
Concepts of elementary cycles. Characteristics of the atmosphere. Sources, types and effects of environmental pollution. Wastewater treatment. Composition of domestic/industrial wastes and waste management. Water chemistry and analysis. Chemical and physical instrumentation in environmental sciences. Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment. Twelve principles of green chemistry.
- Teacher: Bemgba Bevan Nyakuma