| Week | Lecture | Date | Title |
| 1 | 1 | 10-Jan-08 | I.
Origin of the Elements
A. Creation of Matter - The Big Bang Fundamental Forces Fundamental Particles |
| 2 | 2 | 15-Jan-08 |
B. Nucleosynthesis Cosmic Abundances Exothermic Processes |
| 2 | 3 |
17-Jan-08 QUIZ 1 Due |
Neutron Capture Processes Miscellaneous Processes C. Elemental Abundances Stellar Evolution |
| 3 | 4 | 22-Jan-08 | Origin of the Solar System
Evidence from Meteorites |
| 3 | 5 |
24-Jan-08 QUIZ 2 Due |
II.
Formation of the Earth's Crust
A. Equilibrium-Condensation Model Structure of the Earth Elemental Differentiation |
| 4 | 6 | 29-Jan-08 |
C. Silicate Framework Minerals Silicon-Oxygen Polymers Aluminosilicates Rock-Forming Minerals |
| 4 | 7 |
31-Jan-08 QUIZ 3 Due |
B. Radioactivity and Geochronology Radiometric Clocks 14C Dating Techniques |
| 5 | 8 | 5-Feb-08 | III.
Altering the Earth's Crust
A. Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Evolution Formation of the Atmosphere Biogenesis B. Sedimentary Processes |
| 5 | 9 |
7-Feb-08 QUIZ 4 Due |
C. Chemical Weathering Weathering Reactions Weathering Agents D. Weathering Environments Effects of Climate Elementary Clay Chemistry |
| 6 | 10 | 12-Feb-08 | E. Geochemical Environments Redox Chemistry Pourbaix (Eh-pH) Diagrams IV. Earth, the Water Planet A. Residence Times Box Models Sources, Sinks, and Renewal |
| 6 | 11 | 14-Feb-08 | B. Thallasobiogeochemical Models Cyclic Systems Steady-State Systems Equilibrium Models C. Water Cycles |
| 6 | 14/15-Feb-08 | FIRST HOUR EXAMINATION (to be taken outside of class) | |
| 7 | 12 | 19-Feb-08 | V. Chemical Equilibria in Natural Waters
A. Solubility Equilibria B. Acid/Base Equilibria |
| 7 | 13 |
21-Feb-08 QUIZ 5 Due |
C. Complexation of Metals D. Redox States in Natural Waters E. Carbonate Systems |
| 8 | 14 |
26-Feb-08 |
F. Colloidal Particles G. Properties of Water Water as a Solvent Characterizing Sea Water |
| 8 | 15 |
28-Feb-08 QUIZ 6 Due |
VI.
Water in Motion
A. Physiography of the Oceans Surface Currents Deep Water Circulation B. Estuaries Geomorphology |
| 9 | 4-Mar-08 | NO CLASS - SPRING BREAK | |
| 9 | 6-Mar-08 | NO CLASS - SPRING BREAK | |
| 10 | 16 | 11-Mar-08 |
Salt Balance Residence and Renewal Times C. Particulate Matter in Natural Waters The Nature of Colloids Particle Aggregation Trace Metal Association with Particles |
| 10 | 17 | 13-Mar-08 |
D. Limnology Rivers and Lakes Chemical Transport VII. Biogeochemistry A. Essential Elements |
| 10 | 13/14-Mar-08 | SECOND HOUR EXAMINATION (to be taken outside of class) | |
| 11 | 18 | 18-Mar-08 |
B. Nutrient Cycles The Nitrogen Cycle The Phosphate Cycle Aquatic Productivity |
| 11 | 19 |
20-Mar-08 QUIZ 7 Due |
VIII.
Atmospheric Chemistry
A. Chemical and Physical Characteristics Layered Structure Chemical Species |
| 12 | 20 | 25-Mar-08 |
B. Solar Photochemistry Oxygen Photochemistry Freons -- The Ozone Problem |
| 12 | 21 | 27-Mar-08 |
Greenhouse Gases
C. Smog Formation Particulate Matter Photochemical Smog Odor Formation |
| 13 | 22 |
1-Apr-08 QUIZ 8 Due |
IX.
Pesticides, PCB's, Dioxin, and other Chlorinated Organic Compounds
A. Structures and Synthesis B. Environmental Pathways C. Separation and Identification |
| 13 | 23 |
3-Apr-08 Pesticide Homework Assignment Due |
X.
Environmental Problems Associated with Energy Production
A. Fossil Fuels Petroleum Coal Natural Gas Inter-Fuel Conversion B. Nuclear Energy Nuclear Fuels Cycles Disposal of Radioactive Waste |
| 14 | 8-Apr-08 | NO CLASS – NATIONAL AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY MEETING – NEW ORLEANS | |
| 14 | 24 |
10-Apr-08 QUIZ 9 Due |
C.
Solar Energy Conversion Techniques Conversion Efficiency D. Energy Storage Designs Potential Energy Devices Chemical Energy Devices (Batteries and Fuel Cells) E. Pollution from Energy Production Particulate Matter and Greenhouse Gases from Fossil Fuels Breeder Reactors Pollution from Solar Energy? |
| 15 | 25 | 15-Apr-08 |
XI. Global Warming A. Evidence vs. Models Carbon Dioxide Levels Solutions for developed/undeveloped economies B. Low energy pathways New technologies? Reliability? |
| 15 | 26 | 17-Apr-08 | XII.
Green Chemistry?
Environmental Solutions? — Opportunities for Chemists |
| 15 | 17/18-Apr-08 | THIRD HOUR EXAMINATION (to be taken outside of class) | |
| 16 | 22-Apr-08 | Course Review | |
| 1-May-08 | FINAL EXAMINATION - 12:00 Noon Science Center – Room 317 |