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CUSA1101 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry 環境化學入門

Course Outline:
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(Last update on: 12 March 2021)

Key facts for Summer 2021:

Date:		19 – 21, 22* July 2021 (18 Hours)
Time:		19, 20 July 2021: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm 21 July 2021: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Teaching Platform:		Face to Face (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) ^#
Enrollment:		30
Expected applicants:		Students who are promoting to or studying S5-S6
Tuition Fee:		HKD 3,200.00
Lecturer:		Dr. Chan Ka Long Donald (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
* This date is reserved for make-up classes in case there is any cancellation of classes due to unexpected circumstances. # This course is offered face-to-face lessons at CUHK campus. It may switch to online teaching in accordance with the pandemic development and the policy of the university.

Introduction:

Environmental chemistry deals with chemical processes occurring in the environment and the effects of human activities on them. This course intends to introduce the basic concepts of environmental chemistry and how the knowledge is applied to resolve environmental issues. Students will attend lectures on characteristics and chemical analysis of pollutants arising from human activities. Students will also learn the newest technologies of chemical treatment and pollution prevention. Equipped with scientific knowledge from the lectures, students will perform experiments to analyse pollutants in soil using advanced chemical instruments.

The CUHK community takes great care to conserve the campus ecology and environment. Other than classes, laboratory tour, campus tour and treasure hunt will be arranged for students to understand CUHK and our work for sustainable development, and to make the course more fruitful and enjoyable.

環境化學涉及化學物質在環境中的作用及人類活動對其的影響。本課程旨在介紹環境化學的基礎概念以及如何運用相關知識解決環境問題。課程內容包括污染物的特性、形成和化學分析。學生也會學習化學處理的尖端技術及預防污染的策略。學生將會運用課堂所學進行實驗，操作先進的化學儀器以分析泥土中的污染物。

中文大學十分重視校園生態和環境。為了令學生更了解中大以及大學推行可持續發展校園的工作，本課程也預備了實驗室參觀、校園遊及校園定向等活動，務求為學生帶來更充實和愉快的活動學習體驗。

Organising units:	Department of Chemistry, CUHK Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Category:		Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Learning outcomes:		Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Learning outcomes:	Obtain concrete knowledge of chemical pollution Have an extensive understanding of various environmental analytical methods and the principles behind them Acquire knowledge of various modem chemical treatment processes Understand the principles of green chemistry and how they are applied to pollution prevention Gain experience in operating chemical instrument to determine VOCs in soil Know more about CUHK and the University's approach to sustainable development
Learning Activities:	Lectures Exercise and Assignment Lab
Medium of Instruction:		Cantonese supplemented with English
Assessment:	Short answer test or exam Lab reports
Recognition:		No. of Academy unit(s): 1 * Certificate or letter of completion will be awarded to students who attain at least 75% attendance and pass the assessment (if applicable)
Recognition:
Expected applicants:		Students who are promoting to or studying S5-S6
Organising period:		Summer 2021
Application method:		SAYT Online application