DeGrandpre, Michael D.

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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2011-2015 Fall 9-1-2015 CHMY 442.01: Aquatic Chemistry Michael D. DeGrandpre University of Montana, Missoula, michael.degrandpre@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi2011-2015 Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation DeGrandpre, Michael D., "CHMY 442.01: Aquatic Chemistry" (2015). University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2011-2015. 42. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi2011-2015/42 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2011-2015 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu.                                                                                                                                                   Chemistry 442: Aquatic ChemistryFall Semester 2015Professor: Prof. DeGrandpre (Mike), Office: Chemistry 318 (enter through lab, 317), Office hours: drop by or arrange with me, email: michael.degrandpre@umontana.edu.phone: 243-4118. Course overview: The course is intended for students who are interested in environmentalchemistry, aquatic chemistry and applied physical chemistry. From this course you willgain an in-depth understanding of: 1) solution thermodynamics (acid-base chemistry, solubility, redox equilibria, etc.); 2) the processes that control the chemistry of rivers, lakes, oceans, coca cola, blood, etc.; and 3) computational methods for deriving and solving equilibrium models. Lectures are based on the assumption that you’ve completed one year of general chemistry and a semester of quantitative analysis. The course willfocus primarily on thermodynamic models for understanding and predicting the chemicalcomposition of natural waters. We will use spreadsheet programs as our modeling platforms. Because of the emphasis on use of computer computations, your homework isworth 30% of your final grade.  Required Text: A Problem Solving Approach to Aquatic Chemistry – James N. Jensen, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.Grading: Homework + final project*   30%Exams (2)** 40%Final exam 20%Class participation 10%All final letter grades will use +/- grading.   *The final project will be the application of a thermodynamic model derived from your homework assignments.**The graduate increment is required by the University for UG (undergrad/grad) courses.  Graduate students will have an additional question on each exam to assess their depth ofknowledge of the material.(SEE LECTURE SCHEDULE ON BACK)                                                                                                                                                          Expected Lecture ScheduleChemistry 442Fall Semester 2015Week Lecture subject ReadingAug. 31 course overview - review of solution thermodynamics Ch. 1-3, 20-21Sept. 7 solving multiple chemical equilibria Ch. 4-9, 20-21Sept. 14 solving multiple chemical equilibria Ch. 4-9Sept. 21 solving multiple chemical equilibria, acids/bases Ch. 4-9Sept. 28 acid/bases in natural waters, buffer intensity Ch. 10-13Oct. 5 acid/bases in natural waters, buffer intensity Ch. 10-13Oct. 12 CO2 equilibria, alkalinity and acidity Ch. 10-13Oct. 19 CO2 equilibria, alkalinity and acidity Ch. 10-13Oct. 26 metal ion equilibria, solubility, complexation Ch. 14-15, 19Nov. 2 metal ion equilibria Ch. 14-15, 19Nov. 9 redox equilibria, pε Ch. 16Nov. 16 redox equilibria, pε Ch. 16Nov. 23 redox equilibria, Thanksgiving break Ch. 16Nov. 30 contemporary problems in aquatic chemistry literatureDec. 7 contemporary problems in aquatic chemistry, course review literatureDec. 14 Finals week (Exam 10:10-12:00 Tuesday Dec. 15) all of the above

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