|
Date |
Topics |
Reading1 |
Assignments |
|
Th 8/31 |
Introduction
to aquatic chemistry |
Chapter 1 |
PS1 out |
|
Tu 9/5 |
Introduction
to problem-solving approach |
Morel and
Hering |
|
|
Th 9/7 |
Thermodynamics and equilibrium |
Chapter 2 |
PS1 due,
PS2 out |
|
Fri
9/8 |
Thermodynamics: non-standard and non-ideal systems |
Chapter 2 |
|
|
Mon 9/18 |
Acid-base
reactions |
Chapter 3 |
PS2 due,
PS3 out |
|
Tu 9/19 |
Acid-base
equilibrium speciation |
Chapters 3-4 |
|
|
Th 9/21 |
Graphical
solutions to acid-base problems |
Chapters 4 |
PS3 due,
PS4 out |
|
Tu 9/26 |
Gas-liquid
partitioning and open systems |
Chapter 7 |
|
|
Th 9/28 |
Computer
software: MINEQL+ |
Chapter 6 |
PS4 due,
PS5 out |
|
Tu 10/3 |
Titrations
and buffering |
Chapter 5 |
|
|
Wed
10/4 |
Laboratory
session: acid-base reactions |
|
PS5 due |
|
Tu 10/10 |
Alkalinity:
definitions and applications |
Chapter 5 |
|
|
Th 10/12 |
Metal
complexation |
Chapter 8 |
Lab
Report due,
PS6 out |
|
Tu 10/17 |
Metal
complexation |
Chapter 8 |
|
|
Th 10/19 |
Dissolution-precipitation: oxides and hydroxides |
Chapter 8 |
PS6 due,
PS7 out |
|
Tu 10/24 |
Dissolution-precipitation: other solids |
Chapter 8 |
|
|
Th 10/26 |
Competition between solids |
Chapter 8 |
PS7 due,
PS8 out |
|
Tu 10/31 |
Laboratory session: dissolution-precipitation reactions |
Chapter 8 |
Course Project out |
|
Th 11/2 |
Coexistence of solids and the phase rule |
Chapter 8 |
PS8 due |
|
Tu 11/7 |
Oxidation-reduction: introduction |
Chapter 9 |
|
|
Th 11/9 |
Oxidation-reduction: thermodynamics and redox scales |
Chapter 9 |
Lab Report due,
PS9 out |
|
Tu 11/14 |
Equilibrium speciation in oxidation-reduction chemistry |
Chapter 9 |
|
|
Th 11/16 |
pe-pH predominance diagrams |
Chapter 9 |
PS9 due |
|
Tu 11/21 |
Midterm
Exam (in class) |
|
|
|
Th 11/23 |
Thanksgiving! No Class |
|
Tu 11/28 |
Introduction to adsorption and isotherms |
Chapter 10 |
|
|
Th 11/30 |
Surface complexation: surfaces and reactions |
Chapter 10 |
PS10 out |
|
Tu 12/5 |
Surface
complexation modeling |
Chapter 10 |
|
|
Th 12/7 |
Surface
complexation modeling |
Chapter 10 |
PS10 due |
|
Tu 12/12 |
Sorption in
natural and engineered systems |
Chapter 10 |
Written
Report due |
|
M 12/18 |
Oral
Presentations of Course Projects, 1-3PM |