Chemistry & Biochemistry

W80 Environmental Chemistry. This course is a study of the chemistry of the atmosphere, natural waters, and soils and covers environmental chemistry as it relates to human activity within the context of a Christian view of man and nature. Topics include acid precipitation, greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, air, water and soil pollution, solid- and hazardous-waste disposal, bioremediation, and risk assessment. Besides classroom presentations the classwork includes field trips to various sites, such as a nuclear power generating station, coal-fired power plant, water-purification system, waste-water treatment plan, waste-to-energy facility, or recycling center. Computer modeling as it applies to environmental chemistry is included as part of the course. Evaluation is based on a combination of class participation, homework, and examinations. NOTE: This is the same course as CHEM 271 but is intended for students other than those who are environmental science majors. Prerequisite: Chemistry 253 or 261. D. Mc Carthy.

271 Environmental Chemistry. This course is a study of the chemistry of the atmosphere, natural waters, and soils and covers environmental chemistry as it relates to human activity within the context of a Christian view of man and nature. Topics include acid precipitation, greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, air, water and soil pollution, solid- and hazardous-waste disposal, bioremediation, and risk assessment. Besides classroom presentations the classwork includes field trips to various sites, such as a nuclear power generating station, coal-fired power plant, water-purification system, waste-water treatment plan, waste-to-energy facility, or recycling center. Computer modeling as it applies to environmental chemistry is included as part of the course. Evaluation is based on a combination of class participation, homework, and examinations. NOTE: This is the same course as CHEM W80, but is for those students taking the course for credit in the environmental science major. Prerequisite: Chemistry 253 or 261. D. Mc Carthy.

IDIS W18 Fitness and Good Nutrition as a Lifestyle: Biking in Australia. R. Blankespoor, L. Louters.