DeGrandpre, Michael D.

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course SyllabiFall 9-1-2000CHEM 542.01: The Physical Chemistry of NaturalWatersMichael D. DeGrandpreUniversity of Montana - Missoula, michael.degrandpre@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationDeGrandpre, Michael D., "CHEM 542.01: The Physical Chemistry of Natural Waters" (2000). Syllabi. 4869.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/4869Chemistry 542: The Physical Chemistry of Natural Waters Fall Semester 2000Professor: Dr. Mike DeGrandpre, CP 313. Office hours: Wed. and Fri. 10:30-11:30 a.m.Course overview: The course is intended for graduate students who are interested in aquatic chemistry and/or applied physical chemistry. A strong background in chemistry is assumed but we will spend some time reviewing basic thermodynamic and kinetic concepts. The course will focus primarily on thermodynamic models (i.e. equilibrium-based models) for understanding and describing the chemical composition of natural waters. We will use spreadsheet programs as our modeling platforms although you are welcome to use programming languages such as BASIC or FORTRAN. Since the course is structured around quantitative computations, student grades will be primarily based upon successful completion of homework problems. A term paper (discussed below) and final exam will also be part of the final grade. ^Required Text: Aquatic Chemistry Concepts, James F. Pankow, 1991, Lewis Publishers. Additional helpful text: Aquatic Chemistry -Chemical Equilibria and Rates in Natural Waters - Werner Stumm and James J. Morgan, Wiley-Interscience (or any other aquatic chemistry or geochemistry book you might have).Grading: Homework 50%Class participation 10%Term paper 20%Final exam 20%Term paper: The term paper should be a review of a topical aquatic chemistry problem reported in the scientific literature. The subject area should not be directly related to your thesis research and must be okayed by me. The paper text should be 5-7 pages single spaced including abstract and figures (but not references). I will give you a handout describing the text format (font size, etc.). References and citations within the text should be in a journal format of your own choosing (e.g. Limnology and Oceanography, Journal o f Geophysical Research, Environmental Science and Technology, etc.). The paper will be critically-evaluated and returned to you for revision. You must have your paper “accepted” to receive a passing grade in the course. The paper should be turned in by the end of the third week in November to allow time for revisions.IrlIII Tentative Lecture Schedule Chemistry 542 Fall Semester 2000lecture subject1W e e k R e a d in gSept. 4 jjjjjg course overviewreview of solution thermodynamics and kineticsCh. 1,2Sept. 11 Ifljfreview of solution thermodynamics and kinetics pH, acids and bases (gjgr,’h. 1,2,3Sept. 18 multi-equilibria calculations <.'h. 3,4,5Sept . 25 multi-equilibria calculations Ch. 3,4,50 ct. 2 multi-equilibria calculations pH as a master variableCh. 5,60 ct. 9 (III ftliS# acid-base be havior (titrations, buffer intensity) Ch. 6,7.8Oct. 16 inorganic carbon equilibria Ch. 9Oct. 23 inorganic carbon equilibria Ch. 9Oct. solubility models Ch. 11Nov 6 solubility models Ch. 11,12,13Nov 13 fill solubility model's <:h. 11,12,13.14Nov 20 I! macroscopic particle solubility Thanksgiving break Ch. 15Nov. 27 complexation reactions Ch. 18Dee. 4 redox reactions Ch. 19Dec. 11 redox reactions (pc-pH diagrams) course reviewCh. 19,20Finals weekFinal (3:20-5:20 Tuesday Dec. 19) all of the above

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