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AE2101 Environmental Dynamics/Chemical Processes 7.5 credits

Environmental Dynamics/Chemical Processes

Please note

This course is in the process of being cancelled.

The course gives an overview of chemical processes in the natural environment with emphasis on pollution problems.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    C

  • Subject area

    Built Environment

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Last planned examination: Autumn 14

At present this course is not scheduled to be offered.

Learning outcomes

The course gives an overview of chemical processes in the natural environment with emphasis on pollution problems. After completion of the course, the students should be able to:

  • Understand the chemical effects of important environmental pollutants and greenhouse gases on soils, waters and sediments.
  • Evaluate the environmental fate of pollutants with geochemical models.

Course main content

Essential elements in environmental geochemistry for applications in environmental sciences. Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium. The influence of weathering and natural organic matter on pollutant behaviour. Partitioning between solid, dissolved and gaseous phases. Aquatic chemistry. Use of geochemical models for speciation and simulations. Effects of global change. Global and local element cycles. Assessment for water quality.

Eligibility

At least 180 credits Academic studies in Engineering, Science, Economics or Planning including including 35 credit basic courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics and earth sciences and documented proficiency in English B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS  e g).

Literature

  • Gustafsson, J.P., Jacks, G., Simonsson, M. & Nilsson, I. 2006. Soil and water chemistry.
  • Exercise and laboratory manual.

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Exercise on Chemical, 4.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Written examination (TEN1; 3c)
Exercises (OVN1; 4.5c).

Offered by

ABE/Environmnental Geochemistry

Contact

Jon-Petter Gustafsson, gustafjp@kth.se

Examiner

Jon Petter Gustafsson <gustafjp@kth.se>

Add-on studies

Quantitative Hydrogeology

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 10.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.