CHEM 136: Chemistry of Natural Waters

2017-18 2018-19 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2018-19 → 2018-19 →

Units: 4

Hours: S Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 168

Prerequisites: CHEM 005 with a grade of “C-” or better or ENSC 101 with a grade of “C-” or better or consent of instructor

Description: Introduction to processes controlling the chemical composition of natural waters. Topics include chemi- cal equilibria, acid-base and coordination chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, precipitation-dissolu- tion, air-water exchange, and use of equilibrium and kinetic models for describing marine nutrient, trace metal, and sediment chemistry.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with ENSC 136.

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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: CHEM 136 / ENSC 136
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 25/25 25/25
2024-25 26/27 26/27
2023-24 25/25 25/25
2022-23 35/38 35/38
2021-22 25/25 25/25
2020-21 25/25 25/25
2019-20 29/30 29/30
2018-19 28/30 28/30
2017-18 26/25 26/25