EARTHSC 3O03 - Contaminant Fate and Transport

3 unit(s)

Focus on the primary mechanisms controlling the distribution, transport and fate of contaminants, particularly organic contaminants, throughout the environment with an emphasis on aquatic pollution and atmosphere-aquatic interactions. Topics include partitioning processes (dissolution, volatilization, sorption), degradation and contaminant remediation processes (abiotic, biotic) and analytical techniques used to measure concentrations in environmental samples.
Two lectures, one lab (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 2OA3, 2P03, 2PD3, CHEMBIO 2OA3, 2P03, EARTHSC 2L03, 2Q03, ENVIRSC 2L03, 2Q03,ISCI 2A18 A/B, or registration in an Honours Biology or Honours Chemistry program, or a program in the Faculty of Engineering
Cross-list(s): ENVIRSC 3O03