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ENV-200: Environmental chemistry

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This course provides students with an overview over the basics of environmental chemistry. This includes the chemistry of natural systems, as well as the fate of anthropogenic chemicals in natural systems. It enables students to apply general chemical concepts to natural systems.

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Tamar Kohn

2014 - present Associate Professor, EPFL and adjunct researcher, Eawag 2007 - 2013 Assistant Professor, EPFL 2004 - 2006 Postdoctoral researcher, UC Berkeley 2000 - 2004 PhD, Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University 1999 Diploma, Environmental Sciences, ETHZ

Meret Aeppli

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/environmental-chemistry-ENV-200

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http://go.epfl.ch/ENV-200

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors (2)

Tamar Kohn

Meret Aeppli

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/environmental-chemistry-ENV-200

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ENV-200

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Lectures in this course (38)

Partitioning: Equilibrium and Thermodynamics Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores partitioning equilibrium, solubility determination, and molecular interactions in solvents.

Partitioning in Organic Compounds Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the partitioning of organic compounds and their solubility in different phases, considering factors like chain length, size, and halogenation.

Partitioning in Aquatic Environments Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores partitioning in aquatic environments, discussing Kd, sorption isotherms, organic matter sorption, and biomagnification.

Alkalinity: Equilibrium and Applications Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores alkalinity equilibrium, dissolution of CaCO3, and practical applications in water systems.

Chemical Kinetics: Reaction Rates and Mechanisms Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores chemical kinetics, covering reaction rates, mechanisms, and factors influencing reaction speeds.

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