The course includes the following main subjects:

(i)Energy production ; (ii)Chemical reactions in the atmosphere;

(iii) Water chemistry and water pollution; (iv) Chemistry in the biosphere; (v) Impact of toxic compounds in the environment- natural and man-made (industry, agriculture, transport, energy production etc.)Specific subjects: utilisation of fossil fuel; gas fired and nuclear power plants; oil chemicals; green house gases; ozon chemistry; acid rain; pesticides; general industrial pollution(PCB, PAH, CFC, dioxin)

After completing the course KJEM202 the student will be able to:

• describe important chemical reactions in the atmosphere, including important chemical reactions in connection with smog formation, ozone chemistry and acid rain chemistry.
• outline the molecular basis for the greenhouse effect.
• have knowledge of water chemistry and water pollution.
• have knowledge of the problems in connection with the use of fossil fuels.
• be familiar with alternative energy sources.
• know the major pesticides.
• identify toxic pollutant such as PCBs, PAHs, CFCs, PCDDs and PCDFs.
• provide an overview of compounds with hormone disruptive effect