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PWS 405

Environmental Chemistry Laboratory

Plant and Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Soil, water, biosolid, and biotic tissue sample preparation and analysis using chromatography, combustion, and spectroscopy.

When Taught

Winter Odd Years

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

1

Fixed

2

Other Prerequisites

Chem 105, 106, 107; or equivalent.

Recommended

Chem 223; PWS 283, 306

Title

Chemistry knowledge

Learning Outcome

Gain a deeper understanding of environmental chemistry.

Title

Analytical chemistry

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate the analytical knowledge in environmental chemistry.

Title

Application of analytical chemistry tools

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate an ability to select the most appropriate analytical tools for gathering data necessary for solving specific environmental problems.