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    • Environmental Chemistry 1 . ENV S 15A

    Introduction to chemistry from an environmental perspective. Introduces subatomic particles, nuclear instability and decay, radon, radiation, fission, fusion, nuclear power, half-life, nucleogenesis, cosmic abundance of elements, quantum mechanics, atomic orbitals, valence, the periodic chart, ionic and covalent bonding, moles, Earth layers, lithosphere, ores, mining, Iron Mountain Mine, acid mine drainage, and physical weathering. Weekly discussion section allows for review, questions, and quizzes.

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    Lecture
    IV THEA2
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    09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
    150 / 144 Closed
    Sections
    GIRV 2127
    R
    12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
    29 / 24 Full
    HSSB 3201
    R
    15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
    20 / 24
    ILP 4105
    R
    16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
    25 / 24 Full
    GIRV 2119
    F
    09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
    26 / 24 Full
    ILP 3107
    F
    10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    24 / 24 Full
    ILP 3209
    F
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    26 / 24 Full
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