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Spring 2025
E-PSCI 133, ESE 133
Instructors

Daniel Jacob

Schedule
January 27 - April 30
Wednesday and Friday, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
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Atmospheric Chemistry

Description

Chemical and physical processes determining the composition of the atmosphere and its implications for climate and life on Earth. Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon cycles. Climate forcing by greenhouse gases and aerosols. Stratospheric ozone. Oxidizing power of the atmosphere. Methane. Surface air pollution: aerosols and ozone. Deposition to ecosystems: acid rain, nitrogen, mercury. Emphasis is on the construction of simple engineering models and the application of chemical principles to understand and address current environmental issues.
Course Notes: E-PSCI 133 is also offered as ESE 133. Students may not take both for credit. This course fulfills the EPS sub-discipline requirement of Atmosphere(s) and Oceans.
Recommended Prep: Physical Sciences 11, Mathematics 1b, or equivalents.

Department
Earth & Planetary Sciences
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Course Level
Graduate
Undergraduate
Interest Area
Physical Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Registration
Available