The main objective of this book is to show how one can apply simple
principles of physics and chemistry to describe a complex system such as the
atmosphere, and how one can reduce the complex system to build models. Topics
covered includes: Measures Of Atmospheric Composition, Atmospheric Pressure,
Simple Models, Atmospheric Transport, The Continuity Equation, Geochemical
Cycles, The Greenhouse Effect, Aerosols, Chemical Kinetics, Stratospheric Ozone,
Oxidizing Power Of The Troposphere and Ozone Air Pollution.
This
lecture note is an introduction to key environmental chemistry topics. It begins
with the composition of the atmosphere and pollutants responsible for
environmental degradation. The topics discussed include the Chapman cycle,
protection of the ozone layer, and the seasonal depletion of ozone in
Antarctica. Principles of combustion, alternative fuels, and the role of water
in environmental sustainability are also covered in it. This occupies a good
part of the note-writing; acid rain, and its impact on the environment. It is
basically important reading to those students who wish to link chemistry with
environmental protection.
This note tackles the
very complex issue of the relationship between environmental chemicals and human
health. It explores epidemiological approaches to disease causation,
biostatistical methods for evaluating chemical exposure, and the effects of
chemical reactions within the body. The content covers risk assessment
techniques used in the U.S. for regulatory decision-making and public health
policy. It is a must for students in the fields of toxicology, environmental
health, and public health: it offers a challenging examination of interactions
between environmental chemicals and human biology and the approaches used to
evaluate and counteract their risks.
Author(s): Prof.
James Sherley, Dr. Laura Green and Prof. Steven Tannenbaum