Course Description REA1021 - Chemistry and Environmental Subjects (2003/2004)

The students should be able to show  basic knowledge of general and environmental chemistry .They shall also develop positive attitudes to improve the environment.

Chemistry:
-  atomic structures and the periodic system
-  chemical bonding
-  inorganic compounds and nomenclatures
-  chemical reactions and stoichiometric calculations
-  equilibrium processes
-  acids and bases, buffers
-  redox reactions
-  galvanic and electrolytic cells
-  corrosion of metals
-  gases, solutes and solutions
-  organic compounds, functional groups and nomenclature
-  oil, natural gases and plastics
Environment:
-  basic principles of the ecosystem
-  energysources, consumption and economising of energy
-  pollution to air and water and cleansing methods
-  waste and waste treatment
-  clean production, environmental analyses
-  life cycle assessment
-  Norwegian law and factors which influence the working environment, especially chemicals.