This course provides an introduction to atmospheric chemistry at the bachelor level. The course covers the chemical and physical processes controlling the composition of the troposphere and stratosphere and introduces the relevant fundamentals for processes in the gas phase, in aerosols and clouds. These concepts are explored in the context of key environmental issues, such as urban air pollution, stratospheric ozone depletion, and air quality connections to climate change.
All information and documents about the course can be found on the moodle platform.
At the end of this course, students are able to:
describe the structure of the atmosphere and list atmospheric components and their main properties
define and describe the chemical and physical processes in the stratosphere and troposphere, follow reaction mechanisms, and apply rate laws
describe the physical and chemical principles of air pollution and summarize the most important legislative measures
discuss the local, regional, and global aspects of interactions between air quality, ecosystem health, and climat
The lecture notes and other relevant documents will be made available on moodle a few days before the lecture.
Exercises are given during the semester to help students prepare for the exams. See the course catalogue for more details.
See the course catalogue for grading information.
Instructor
Prof. Dr. Colette Heald
Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science Deputy head of Inst. Atmospheric and Climate Science
