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Physics 472 Spring 2008 Reference Page
Description
472 Scientific Background to Global Environmental Problems. (Crosslisted with Atm Ocn, Envir St) Irr.; 3 credits (P-D). A one-semester course designed to provide those elements of physics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, biology and geology which are essential to a scientific understanding of global environmental problems. Specific examples of such problems include global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain and environmental toxins. Three lectures per week. (Expanded description)
Prerequisites
High school algebra & 1 semester college level chemistry or physics, or consent of instructor.
Lectures
Times: 11:00am Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: 2223 Chamberlin Hall
Instructor: Robert Joynt
Text
Environmental Chemistry, 2nd edition by C. Baird. (Freeman)
Resources
Course Home Page
Library Reserves Page
Physics Department Timetable Listings (Spring 2008)
Timetable "geBLC indicators" Information
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