Course focuses on the chemical composition of Earth's atmosphere, including the governing chemical mechanisms and their associated kinetics. The generation, transport, and transformation of criteria pollutants in the troposphere and stratosphere will be explored. Course has significant field and laboratory components as well as a student-designed research project. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World requirement. (Not offered 2025-26).

Prerequisite: Environmental Program 333 or consent of instructor.

Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: I

1 unit

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