ENVENG 5719
Transcript Abbreviation:
Env Org Chem
Course Description:
Fate and distribution of organic pollutants in the environment including aqueous solubility, vapor pressure, environmental partition coefficients, and transformation reactions. Intended for students in EarthSc, CivilEn, and the Grad EnvSci program.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in EarthSc.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 5718 and Chem 4200, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for EarthSc 5719.
Course Goals / Objectives:
conduct research in the areas of contaminant fate in the subsurface, aquatic or atmospheric systems require fundamental knowledge of processes governing organic compound phase transfer and degradation reactions
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomenclature and structure of organic compounds Chemical thermodynamics Vapor pressure of organic chemicals | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Aqueous solubility of organic compounds Partitioning of pollutants between water and organic solvents Henry’s Law | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Abiotic Reactions Dissolved Organic Matter | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Abiotic Reduction Photochemical Reactions | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm | 30% |
| 5 Problem sets | 35% |
| Final exam | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Organic Chemistry | Schwarzenbach, Gschwend and Imboden |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
ENVENG_5719_basic.pdf
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