By the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Explain and apply advanced chemistry of chemical 
processes in air, water, and soil
• Evaluate the complex chemistry and health effects of a number 
of important environmental chemicals 
• Apply advanced instrument and latest analytical methods to 
perform environmental monitoring and related research

The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; 
deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be 
necessary.

History of environmental chemistry 
Advanced chemistry of chemical processes in air, water, and 
soil 
Metabolism, transport, and fate of environmental chemicals 
Chemistry of environmental chemical-induced DNA damage 
Biomarkers associated with environmental chemicals
Health effects of important environmental chemicals 
Methods of monitoring and evaluating environmental exposure 
Advanced instrument analysis for environmental chemicals
Environmental Economics
Emerging topics in environmental chemistry 
Laboratory I: Sampling environmental chemicals in air, water, 
and soil samples
Laboratory II: Analysis of environmental chemicals using gas 
and liquid chromatography
Laboratory III: Analysis of environmental compounds using mass 
spectrometry

All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A 
Culture of Honesty.” Each student is responsible to inform 
themselves about those standards before performing any 
academic work.