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Texas A&M University-Texarkana

CHEM 405: Environmental Chemistry

2014 Spring Semester

Monday 4:00 p.m. 7:40 p.m.

Course Syllabus

I. Course Number: CHEM 405

II. Instructor

Dr. Yi Su

Office: Room SCIT 318C, Science and Technology Building, Main Campus

Email: Yi.Su@tamut.edu

Tel: (903) 334-6673

Office Hours: M.W 9:00-10:00AM; T.R. 4:00-5:00PM

III. Course Description

Environmental Chemistry 405 is an application of chemical principles to the study of the environment. It includes natural processes and pollution problems related to air, water, and soil. Prerequisites: CHEM 1311, CHEM 1312, and

CHEM 2423 passed with grade C or better.

IV. Required Textbooks/Resources

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY by C. Baird, et al., (4th Edition), W. H. Freeman and Company, New York, 2009.ISBN-13: 9781429201469, ISBN-10: 1429201460. The following is a list of textbooks that are not required but contain useful information related to this course. These textbooks may be consulted for supplemental background information or for more in-depth discussions of topics covered in the course.

SOLUTIONS MANUAL TO ACCOMPANY BAIRD

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (4th Edition), W. H. Freeman and Company, New York, 2009.ISBN-13: 9781429210058, ISBN-10: 1429210052. 2

General Chemistry

THE CHEMISTRY COMPANION by A. C. Fischer-Cripps, CRC

Press, New York, 2012. ISBN-13: 9781439830888.

Global Climates and Biomes, Environmental Systems, Environmental Science, Ecosystem Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity, Population and Community

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS AND

APPLICATIONS by A. Friedland, R. Relyea and D.Courard-Hauri, W.

H. Freeman and Company, New York, 2012. ISBN-13:

9781429240291, ISBN-10: 0429240296.

Sustainability and Green Chemistry

INTRODUCTION TO GREEN CHEMISTRY by A. S. Matlack (2nd Edition),CRC Press, New York, 2012. ISBN-13: 9781420078114. Environmental Conferences and Conventions, Global Instruments, and Finances

CHEMICALS, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH A GLOBAL

MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE by P. Wexler, J. van der Kolk, A. Mohapatra, R. Agarwal,CRC Press, New York, 2012. ISBN-13:

9781420084696.

3 Computer Modeling and Physical and Mathematical Aspects of Chemical Mass

Transport in the Environment

CHEMICAL MASS TRANSPORT IN THE ENVIRONMENT by L. J. Thibodeaux and D. Mackay, CRC Press, New York, 2012. ISBN-13:

9781420047554.

Advanced Atmospheric Chemistry

CHEMISTRY OF THE UPPER AND LOWER ATMOSPHERE by B. J. Finlayson-Pitts and J. N. Pitts, Jr., Academic Press, New York, 2000.

ISBN-13: 9780122570605.

V. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

Course Objectives Student Performance

Indicators

Assessment

Method

Demonstrate a solid foundation of the

literacy as it relates to environmental chemistry;

Class discussions, assigned

projects

Instructor and

student evaluations

Demonstrate knowledge of the design

and use of field instrumentation, computer models, data analysis and laboratory procedures for environmental chemistry, research and applications;

Operation of

instrumentation and analysis of data in laboratory, field, and assigned projects

Supervisor and

instructor evaluations

Explain the theoretical basis and

observational methods for study of contaminants and interactions with the land surface, biota and climate change; Descriptive and numerical solutions to exam questions Student opinions on course content

Exam grades

Formulate ideas and evaluate results

through written, numerical, graphical, spoken, and computer-based forms of communication. Numerical solutions to exam questions Lectures and other instructional activities prepared by the student Exam grades Instructor and student evaluations 4

VI. Course Outline

Environmental Chemistry covers the following major topics and subtopics:

1. Introduction to Environmental Chemistry;

2. Stratospheric Chemistry: The Ozone Layer and The Ozone Holes, The Chemistry

of Ground-Level Air Pollution, The Environmental and Health Consequences of Polluted Air Outdoors and Indoors, The Detailed Chemistry of the Atmosphere;

3. The Greenhouse Effect, Fossil-Fuel Energy, CO2 Emissions, climate change,

Renewable Energy, Alternative Fuels, and the Hydrogen Economy;

4. Dioxins, Furans, PCBs, Radioactivity, Radon, Nuclear Energy, Water Chemistry

and Water Pollution;

5. Toxic Heavy Metals, Wastes, Soils, and Sediments.

VII. Course Evaluation and Grading

Two lecture exams each worth 200 points will be given during the semester, a comprehensive final exam of 300 points will be given at the end of the classes. The exam questions will primarily be of multiple-choice, true-false, short answer/essay, and algorithmic types. The rubric below will be utilized in the grading of essay questions. There may also be unannounced quizzes, laboratories, some homework assignments, class projects, journals, and take-home exams.

Each student

Quizzes, projects and presentations 200 pts

Two Midterm Tests 2x200 pts

Comprehensive Final 300 pts

Total 900 pts

Grading Scale

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

0-59% F

Make-up exams

Each student is required to take all examinations. Make-up examinations will be given only if the student has an excused or authorized absence. Students must contact the instructor no later than one week after the missed exam, or after return to campus, to indicate why they were absent and to request to take a make-up. It is the responsibility of the student to inquire as to the procedure for making up an exam. A grade of zero (0) will be recorded if the make-up is not taken in a timely manner. There are no make-ups on pop-quizzes, other class assignments. 5

Essay Grading Rubric

Criteria Points

The answer demonstrates little or no grasp of the topic. The response: (1) may significantly misstate facts or misinterpret them; (2) may fail to completely justify the choice of factors; (3) may be a string of generalizations without specifics or specifics without generalizations; (4) has structure and mechanics which may cause the reader significant difficulty.

0 - <6

The answer demonstrates only limited understanding or a partial misunderstanding of the topic. The response: (1) may use unimportant factors or may explain important factors or their significance with little coherence or specificity; (2) may make a number of serious factual errors; (3) has structure and mechanics which sometime impede the reader's understanding. 6 The answer demonstrates an acceptable but commonplace understanding of the topic. The response: (1) presents important factors but explains them with only the most obvious specifics; (2) delineates only the most obvious implications; (3) has structure and mechanics which may cause the reader minor distractions. 7 The answer demonstrates an accurate grasp of the topic. The response: (1) presents important factors and explains them with appropriate specifics; (2) shows less detailed knowledge and less synthesis than the A response; (3) has structure and mechanics which usually serve content. 8 The answer shows a superior understanding of the topic. The written response: (1) presents factors of central significance and explains them with substantial factual detail; (2) clearly shows how these factors operate; (3) has structure and mechanics which serve content.

9 10

VIII. Assistance

Each student is encouraged to contact the professor for assistance with any class related problem.

IX. Academic Integrity

Academic honesty is expected of students enrolled in this course. Cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of research data, plagiarism, and undocumented use of materials from any source constitute academic dishonesty and may information, see the university policy manual.

X. Lecture Rules

a. Participation Policy: You are expected to attend all lecture classes. Class attendance is very important since many of the exam questions will be drawn from the class lectures, demonstrations, and discussions. Taking good class notes is essential. Reading the chapter prior to coming to class is also recommended. You are expected to participate in all team project exercises. b. Course Etiquette: You are expected to be courteous towards the instructor and your classmates. You are expected to be on time for lecture. 6 Cell phones should be turned off during lecture. You should not talk to your classmates while the instructor is talking or while one of your classmates is asking a question.

XI. Methods of Instruction

Lecture Demonstration and simulation Class discussion/projects Outside assignments A-V Media/Internet Blackboard Laboratory work

XII. Lecture Schedule

Note: The following schedule is subject to modifications at any time during the semester. The lecture sequence may change and topics may end sooner or later than noted. The exact date of each of the three lecture exams will be announced not later than one week before the exam. See Blackboard Calendar for current lecture and exam schedule. Week 1 Chapter 0 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry Week 2 Chapter 1 Stratospheric Chemistry: The Ozone Layer

Week 3 Chapter 2 The Ozone Holes

Week 4 Chapter 3 The Chemistry of Ground-Level Air Pollution Week 5 Chapter 4 The Environmental and Health Consequences of

Polluted Air Outdoors and Indoors

Week 6 Chapter 5 The Detailed Chemistry of the Atmosphere

EXAMINATION ONE

Week 7 Chapter 6 The Greenhouse Effect

Week 8 Chapter 7 Fossil-Fuel Energy, CO2 Emissions, and Global

Climate change

Week 9 Chapter 8 Renewable Energy, Alternative Fuels, and the

Hydrogen Economy

Week 10 Chapter 9 Radioactivity, Radon, and Nuclear Energy Week 12 Chapters13, 14 Water Chemistry and Water Pollution

EXAMINATION TWO

Week 13 Chapter 15 Toxic Heavy Metals

Week 14 Chapter 16 Wastes, Soils, and Sediments

Week 15 Other topics Remediation Technologies and sustainability

COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM

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XIII. Disability Accommodations

Students with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations through the A&M- Texarkana Disability Service Office by calling call 903-223-3062.

XIV. Statement on E-Mail Usage

Upon application to Texas A&M University-Texarkana an individual will be assigned an A&M-Texarkana email account. This email account will be used to deliver official university correspondence. Each individual is responsible for information sent and received via the university email account and is expected to check the official A&M- Texarkana email account on a frequent and consistent basis. Faculty and students are required to utilize the university email account when communicating about coursework.

XV. Attendance Policy and Course Withdrawal

Regular and punctual attendance is of paramount importance. You are expected to attend all meetings of the class, to arrive at the designated beginning time for the class, and to remain until the designated dismissal time for the class. Authorized absences are granted for students who are approved by the appropriate administrator of the University. Examples of authorized absences include class field trips, University-sponsored workshops, musical performances, and intercollegiate sports participation. Daily quizzes, if administered, are given promptly at the beginning of class and cannot be made up and will not be given if you are not in your seat when they are handed out. The final drop/withdrawal date for the spring semester is published in the University Calendar. Please also see University catalog procedure for dropping a course.

XVI. University Drop Policy

To drop this course after the census date (see semester calendar), a student must complete the Drop/Withdrawal Request Form, located on the University website http://tamut.edu/Registrar/droppingwithdrawing-from-classes.html) or obtained in the instructor of each course indicated on the form to be dropped for his/her signature. The has discussed the drop/withdrawal with the faculty member. The form must be submitted to

Registrar@tamut.edu, mail (7101

University Ave., Texarkana, TX 75503) or fax (903-223-3140). Drop/withdraw forms

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