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  Chem4Kids.com: Extra Topics: Environmental Chemistry
The field of environmental chemistry calls on organic chemistry, biochemistry and a heck of a lot of biology.
Environmental chemists study the chemistry of the biosphere.
Environmental chemists look at the world and figure out where all of these elements and compounds came from.
www.chem4kids.com /files/etcetera_envirochem.html   (324 words)

  
 Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry
Thus successful applicants are expected to recruit excellent young Ph.D. graduates from the fields of physical, organic, inorganic, biological chemistry or associated fields in chemical engineering, and provide them with the highest caliber of research experience and broad education in environmental science.
The expectation is that the postdoctoral research accomplishments and educational broadening under this program should allow the Fellow to achieve a position where high quality research related to environmental chemistry and leadership in the field may be anticipated.
Chemistry related energy research (renewable sources, sequestration, etc), and new or green approaches to chemical synthesis and processing, with a clearly stated relation to the environment, are of interest.
www.dreyfus.org /ep.shtml   (0 words)

  
 ENVS Enviro Chem
The concentration is designed to stimulate intellectual curiosity, to instruct students in logical reasoning, and to provide students with the knowledge and skills in Environmental Chemistry qualifying them to enter industry or to continue their education leading to advanced degrees.A firm foundation in chemistry is provided with an emphasis on organic and analytical chemistry.
The number of chemistry papers published practically doubles every ten years and keeping abreast of new developments is of the utmost importance.
While it is a course for chemistry majors, it is also suitable for students in other technical fields who have an interest in learning quantitative analytical chemistry procedures applicable to analytical instrumentation.
www.enviroscience.uconn.edu /envs.envirochem.html   (0 words)

  
  Soil and Environmental Chemistry
The Soil and Environmental Chemistry Group has specialised in quantification of solid-solution processes in soil and other matrices in relation to quality of groundwater and surface water, and for linkages to biodegradation, toxicology and plant uptake.
Analytical chemistry is essential for research projects focused on interface reaction between solid surfaces and solutions.
Modern equipment is used for chemical characterisation of solid surfaces, and new methods are developed for extraction, sample preparation and chemical analyses of soil, water and plant tissue for inorganic and organic constituents, and pollutants.
www.igv.kvl.dk /Research/igv_soilEnvChem.aspx   (741 words)

  
  ScienceDaily: Chemistry
Chemistry is the science that deals with the properties of organic and inorganic substances and their interactions with other organic and inorganic substances.
Organic chemistry -- Organic chemistry is the scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds that by definition contain carbon.
Chemistry -- Chemistry is the science that deals with the properties of organic and inorganic substances and their interactions with other organic and inorganic substances.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/chemistry   (1391 words)

  
 VC2: Careers: Environmental Chemistry   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Environmental chemists must be able to understand and use the terminology of a range of other disciplines including biology, geology, ecology, sedimentology, mineralogy, genetics, and soil and water chemistry.
Environmental chemists may be involved in analytical testing (as the field is largely analytical), new product development in the lab, field work with users of chemicals, and as safety and regulatory issue advisors.
An individual going into the regulatory side of environmental chemistry is likely to start out at a higher salary and continue to be paid more throughout his or her career because these jobs are more high profile and require taking responsibility for a company's liability.
www.chemistry.org /portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=vc2\3wk\wk3_env.html   (2655 words)

  
 EnHS: environmental chemistry
Environmental chemistry examines the interactions of pollutants with air, water, soil, and their exposures to humans and wildlife.
The environmental chemistry laboratory participates in a large multi-agency effort that is developing a model for use in the Great Lakes that describes toxic chemical behavior.
Students typically spend two years completing course requirements while working in the environmental chemistry laboratories on a funded research project that provides the basis of their plan A theses.
enhs.umn.edu /files/envchem.html   (539 words)

  
 Center for Workshops in the Chemical Sciences
More and more students choose classes in environmental issues in undergraduate and graduate settings and a large number of graduates are expected to respond to environmental regulations.
The workshop addresses this by introducing participants to the development of environmental chemistry classes and incorporating topics into the core curriculum.
The environmental workshop is designed to introduce participants to several problems and their solutions appropriate for incorporation in the undergraduate curriculum.
chemistry.gsu.edu /CWCS/environmental.php   (275 words)

  
 Environmental chemistry Summary
Environmental chemistry refers to the occurrence, movements, and transformations of chemicals in the environment.
Environmental chemistry deals with naturally occurring chemicals such as metals, other elements, organic chemicals, and biochemicals that...
Environmental chemistry is the scientific study of the chemical and biochemical phenomena that occur in natural places.
www.bookrags.com /Environmental_chemistry   (256 words)

  
 ScienceDaily: Chemistry News
Gold Nanoparticles Help Detect A Toxic Metal -- Mercury (April 27, 2007) -- With gold nanoparticles, DNA and smart chemistry as their tools, scientists have developed a simple "litmus test" for mercury that eventually could be used for on-the-spot environmental monitoring of...
Resonance (chemistry) -- Resonance in chemistry is a tool used (predominately in organic chemistry) to represent certain types of molecular structures.
Metal -- In chemistry, a metal is an element that readily forms positive ions (cations) and has metallic bonds.
www.sciencedaily.com /directory/Science/Chemistry   (1230 words)

  
 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY: CHEMISTRY OF MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES
The environment is an invaluable resource, and understanding its chemistry is essential to the continued sustainability of life on earth.
Environmental science, which builds on the foundation of chemistry, seeks to remedy the present deterioration and degradation caused by humans, and to create new technology that will prevent further damage.
It covers the chemistry of energy resources and aspects of biochemistry, geochemistry, and toxicological chemistry, in addition to the three important areas of air, water, and soil; in the process, it links chemical principles with environmental issues.
www.worldscibooks.com /environsci/p342.html   (200 words)

  
 Chemistry Department @ Oakland University - Master of Science in Chemistry
With appropriate course selection, the Master of Science candidate can focus his/her graduate work in a traditional area of chemistry (analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, or physical) or in an interdisciplinary area such as environmental chemistry, chemical education, polymer, chemistry, and toxicology.
At least one lecture course must be taken in each of four different areas chosen from biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer or industrial chemistry, analytical chemistry, and environmental science.
At least one lecture course must be taken in each of four different areas chosen from biochemistry (or approved biology courses), inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer or industrial chemistry, analytical chemistry, and environmental science.
www2.oakland.edu /chemistry/chemma.cfm   (708 words)

  
 Environmental Soil Chemistry
Chemistry of inorganic and organic soil components with emphasis on environmental significance of soil solution-solid phase equilibria, sorption phenomena, ion exchange processes, reaction kinetics, redox reactions, and acidity processes.
Soil chemistry is a branch of soil science that is concerned with the chemical reactions involving these phases.
A knowledge of environmental soil chemistry is paramount to predicting the fate, mobility and potential toxicity of contaminants in the environment.
soils1.cses.vt.edu /MJE/ENSC4734/ENSC4734.html   (403 words)

  
 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 2A –
The chemistry of environmental materials and processes and the chemical analysis of environmental samples are strongly emphasised to provide a sound scientific background for understanding environmental problems and for monitoring, controlling and cleaning up pollution.
The course acts as an introduction, along with Environmental Chemistry 2B, to the subjects covered in greater detail in the honours courses in Environmental Chemistry; Environmental Biogeochemistry and Environmental Chemistry and Geography.
Environmental Chemistry 2B, Environmental Systems and Pollution, should be taken following this course to provide entry to the honours courses, but each is a complete course in its own right, suitable for students intending to proceed to a three year degree or honours in other subjects.
www.chem.gla.ac.uk /teaching/Enviromental/EC2Ah0.htm   (2760 words)

  
 Environmental Chemistry
The study of Chemistry is useful in finding causes of environmental problems as well as offering a powerful tool to solve these problems.
This course gives students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of chemistry by applying basic chemical principles to the study of the environment.
The course assumes familiarity with basic chemistry but concepts studied in general chemistry will be reviewed as the chemistry of the environment is studied.
www.govhs.org /vhsweb/coursecatalog06.nsf/4d1b004736615ada8525686b0070f764/c104c530859611408525684600541550?OpenDocument   (297 words)

  
 Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry is the study of chemical processes occurring in the environment which are impacted by humankind's activities.
Within the Department of Chemistry we have a core group of faculty whose research interests are in atmospheric and aquatic chemistry, photochemistry, and the chemistry and transport of long-lived pollutants.
The field of environmental chemistry is rapidly expanding, and excellent employment opportunities exist in the academic, government, industrial and public policy sectors.
www.chem.utoronto.ca /research/environmental.php   (265 words)

  
 green chemistry web page
At the University of Scranton we have been involved in bringing green chemistry into the classroom for we think it is essential that our future chemists are taught to view chemistry with a green tint.
Environmental Chemistry," Colin Baird and Michael Cann, 2005, W. Freeman Co.) We are also involved in daylong green chemistry workshops.
Green Chemistry Institute of the American Chemical Society, in accessing the economic and environmental benefits, to US industries, of adopting green chemistry processes and products.
academic.scranton.edu /faculty/CANNM1/greenchemistry.html   (493 words)

  
 Lake Superior State University :: Majors and Degrees :: Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemists seek to understand and address environmental problems within the context of chemical systems.
While environmental chemistry is truly an interdisciplinary field, the particular emphasis on examining natural systems through chemistry and chemical analysis focuses the graduate more firmly within the physical sciences.
By seeking solutions for such chemically based environmental problems as water pollution, hazardous wastes, and acid rain, environmental chemists help ensure a safe, healthful environment for all living things.
www.lssu.edu /degrees/degree.php?id=5060   (183 words)

  
 Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies is offered as a second major in conjunction with any departmental major in the School of Arts and sciences and the School of Engineering–normally excluding interdisciplinary programs.
Track I, Environmental Science, focuses on basic principles, theories, and methods of the natural sciences (biology, physics, chemistry, and geology) and their application to environmental problems.
Since the environmental studies curriculum is designed as a second major, students may double count courses (but no more than fifty percent of the courses counted in the primary major) to fulfill both their first and second majors.
www.tufts.edu /tie/EnvStudies   (862 words)

  
 UW - La Crosse Chemistry Department/Chemistry Degree Options
Six elective credits in chemistry from CHM 310, 313, 314, 325, 405, 412, 418, 422, 424, 431, 461, 471, and twelve elective credits to be selected from BIO 341, 447, ESC 345, 460, 481, PHL 341, ECO 346, and HST 317.
Fundamental chemistry and science concepts are developed and then used to study applications of this science to technology in society.
A terminal organic chemistry course recommended for students in the allied health sciences when only one semester of organic chemistry is required.
www.uwlax.edu /chemistry/degrees.htm   (2770 words)

  
 Environmental Chemistry - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP/POPs)
Dispersion of heavy metals and acidification by sulphur and nitrogen oxides are just two examples of environmental chemistry questions at issue.
Environmental chemistry also deals with investigations of organic pollutants like PCB and dioxins.
You will find different examples from my previous work in environmental chemistry by examining the lists of articles, lectures and public reports.
www.tomasoberg.com /english/miljokemi_en.htm   (241 words)

  
 Ausable.org - Internships: Environmental Chemistry, Great Lakes
The Environmental Chemistry Intern works under the direction of the Environmental Chemistry professor for 8 hours per day, three days of the week for the five-week session.
Various environmental analyses are performed by the interns as a service for Limnology, other Au Sable courses, research projects, local citizens, community groups, and regional planning commissions within the capabilities of the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory and scope of the Institute objectives.
Highest consideration is given to students who have completed the environmental chemistry course at Au Sable and/or have the prerequisite training and favorable recommendations regarding their abilities to perform in this capacity.
www.ausable.org /ap.internships.echemistry.cfm   (338 words)

  
 Chemistry Department @ Oakland University - Welcome
The Chemistry Department at Oakland University offers a full curriculum in undergraduate and graduate education in the chemical sciences.
The M.S. degree in Chemistry may include completion of a Masters thesis or may be completed with course work only.
The Chemistry Department is housed in the modern Science and Engineering building and has advanced laboratory facilities for research and teaching.
www2.oakland.edu /chemistry   (322 words)

  
 Environmental Chemistry - 552 Chapter 1
Toxicological chemistry is the chemistry of toxic substances with emphasis upon their interactions with biological tissue an living organisms.
Environmental Chemistry - is a technology that is used to evaluate, understand, predict, model, and assist in the correction of anthropogenic environmental interactions.
What he is trying to get at is - analysis is necessary and important but the use of analytical data and their relationships are far more important than just the measurement of a component of a very complex system in the environment.
www.science.duq.edu /esm/Course_Material/ESM552/Notes/Chapter1/chapter1.html   (1501 words)

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