CHEM 201
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

INTRODUCTION

This course represents the first half of a two-part study of Environmental Chemistry. IT is designed primarily for the non-science student who needs to fulfill the science requirements of his/her degree program and for the intellectually curious citizen who, realizing that chemistry is intimately related to his/her everyday life and health, desires to gain a general knowledge of the science, especially as it pertains to the environment.

No attempt will be made to teach a rigorous course in chemical principles. Formulas, equations, and structures will be used only as required to illustrate adequately the topics being discussed. Environmental Chemistry has no prerequisite and may not e counted toward a major or a minor in chemistry by University of Mississippi students.

Chemistry 201 is comprised of 20 lessons. The student is expected to complete each lesson in its proper order before going on to the next. The student will note that, in general, each lesson consists of the instructor's notes, a reading assignments from the textbook, and a writing assignment that must be completed and returned to the instructor through the Department of Independent Study.

This course offers three (3) hours of academic credit.

MID-COURSE TEST AND FINAL EXAMINATION

The student will take a Mid-Course Test and Final Examination at a physical location in a college or university setting. Detailed instructions and Mid-Course Test and Final Examination applications are included in the online syllabus.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Charles Panetta holds a B.S., Ph.D. and is a Professor Emeritus of Chemistry.

TEXTBOOKS

The Ole Miss Bookstore currently stocks the textbooks needed for Independent Study courses. Click here to order textbooks online. Select the term, department, and course number. Select “I Study” for the section number. To order by phone, call 662-915-7137 and be sure to indicate that you are ordering textbooks for an Independent Study course.

To apply for the course, go here.

If you need assistance or have additional questions please email us at indstudy@olemiss.edu.