Course description
The course will equip students with a fundamental understanding of the field of environmental chemistry for students whose major is primarily in chemistry, biology mathematics and other disciplines. It will give students a basic understanding of key areas of environmental chemistry and they should be able to apply these chemical principles to solve real world environmental problems.
Course objectives
- To classify the common types of pollutants
- To explain the precipitation dissolution of metals in aquatic systems
- To differentiate between natural and polluted water and acid-base
- To describe the chemistry of inorganic and organic gaseous
- To explain the dynamics of soil/ groundwater pollution and remediation
- Lecturer: TUMWESIGYE Wycliffe
Course description
Students will be introduced to the role that micro-organisms play in most of the biogeochemical processes. Environmental factors which affect their growth and distribution will be illustrated to students. Use of mineral processing pollution control and weed control and food production will be demonstrated to students. Importance and conservation of soil and water micro- organisms will be covered.
Course objectives
- To describe the aspects of environmental microbiology and biotechnology
- To describe the importance of micro-organisms in soil and water
- To describe the importance of micro-organisms in mineral processing, pollution control, control of pests and nutrient cycling and food production.
- To explain the role of micro- organisms in the production industry and waste management
- Lecturer: TUMWESIGYE Wycliffe