Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

CE 580 Chemistry of Environmental Toxins

The fate and transport-related behavior of toxic compounds in the environment. Classification, nomenclature, examples of anthropogenic compounds, and case studies. Introducing the physical and chemical processes associated with air-water exchange, organic-liquid exchange, sorption processes, chemical transformations, and bioaccumulation.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Ch 221; Ch 222 recommended.
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