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Atmospheric Chemistry (CHEM90043)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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This subject explores the chemical transformations in the Earth's atmosphere, which is influenced by both natural processes and human activities. The subject will provide an introduction into the chemistry of the stratosphere and the troposphere to explore some important problems, such as acid rain, ozone depletion, photochemical smog, greenhouse gases and global warming.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are:
- Explain the structure of the atmosphere.
- Define important chemical processes in the stratosphere and troposphere.
- Discuss the role of greenhouse gases on global warming.
- Demonstrate an increased knowledge and understanding of chemical science
- Use investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse experimental data.
Generic skills
- advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- an ability to evaluate the professional literature
- an understanding of the changing knowledge base
- a capacity to apply concepts developed in one area to a different context
- the ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental observations
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- At the 9-lecture mark each subject will be assessed by a written assignment of 1000 words during the subject (25%)
- 1.5 hour of examination after completion of the subject (this is seen as equivalent to 1500 words) (75%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- April
Coordinators Uta Wille and Alessandro Soncini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 16 April 2018 to 25 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 24 April 2018 Census date 4 May 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 1 June 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022