Chemistry Applications and Climate
| Course Code | ESET-122 |
|---|---|
| Lecture hours per week | 2 |
| Lab hours per week | 2 |
| Course Availability | Open |
| Description | This course is designed for students in the Energy Systems Engineering Technician/Technology program to learn basic chemistry and evaluate the impacts of pollution on the environment and the economy. The course familiarizes students with electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry, including the chemistry of batteries, corrosion, and nuclear fusion and fission. Key equipment used in industrial water treatment and air pollution control is also briefly covered. The course reviews the chemistry and properties of crude oil, including its chemical structures, refining processes, and octane rating. It also introduces the impacts of acid rain, smog, greenhouse gas emissions, and stratospheric ozone depletion on the environment. In addition, students examine evidence of climate change and how the scientific community is addressing this issue. |