Republic of the Philippines

Technological University of the Philippines - Taguig

Civil and Allied Department
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AREA

VISION
The Technological University of the Philippines shall be the premier state University and
model of excellence in technology education. It shall ensure the highest standards in all programs in
instruction, research and production to meet the demands for world class technologies, engineers,
technicians and other technical specialists in knowledge-based economy of the 21st century.

MISSION
The university shall provide higher and advanced vocational, technical, industrial,
technological and professional education and training to meet the current projected needs for the
trained manpower in the developing sectors. It shall provide progressive leadership in applied
research, developmental studies in technical, industrial and technological fields and production
using indigenous materials, effect technology transfer to the countryside, and assist in the
development of small and medium scale industries in identified growth centers.

Program Educational Objectives

At the end of the four year program, the students are expected to:
1. Achieve a high level of expertise in environmental analysis and researches using different
techniques to succeed in their chosen profession,
2. Actively engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the
development in technical, industrial and environmental fields and production,
3. Extend professional services to effect transfer of knowledge and technology and assist in
the development of small and medium scale industries to contribute to national
development.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: ES 3
2. Course Title: Environmental Chemistry (lecture)
3. Pre-requisite: Chem3, Chem3L
4. Co-requisite: ES 3L
5. Course Description: This course provides students with an introduction to the chemical basis
of environmental issues and the environmental consequences of modern technology with an
emphasis on the sources, reactions, transport, effects and fates of chemical species in water,
soil and air environments. Areas covered include: tropospheric and stratospheric chemistry,
toxic organic and inorganic pollutants in the environment, the chemistry of natural waters, and
environmental analytical techniques.

6. Credit/ Class Schedule: 3 units; 3.75 hours per week

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 7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:
Program
Program Outcomes Educational
At the end of the program, the students should be able to acquire the ability to: Objectives
1 2 3
Apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to the practice of
(a)
environmental science.

Use appropriate techniques needed to monitor and understand

(b)
environmental quality.

Integrate and apply various discipline towards the understanding

(c)
of environmental problems.
Use knowledge regarding relevant, local, regional and global
(d)
environmental and contemporary issues.
Rational and structured approach to solve environmental
(e)
problems.

8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:

Course Objectives Program Outcome
The students should be able to: a b c d e
1. Have the basic knowledge of concepts and principles in
environmental chemistry, such as chemistry of atmosphere,
hydrosphere, pedosphere and biosphere
2. Apply basic theories and methods of chemistry to study the
environmental issues caused by chemical substances or
pollutants.
3. Discuss the chemistry involved in various environmental
phenomena and industrial processes.
4. Have a broad and strong knowledge base for analyzing and
solving related problems.

9. Course Coverage:
DAY/ METHODOLOGY & ASSESSMENT
MAIN TOPICS
Week TIME STRATEGY TOOLS
1 -3 Course introduction, objectives,
1 hr
policies, and schedule
1. Atmospheric/Statospheric
chemistry
1.1. Atmospheric structure &
composition
1.2. The ozone holes Lecture/PowerPoint
10 hrs Seatwork/Quiz
1.3. Ground level air pollution Presentation
1.4. Environmental and health
consequences of polluted air
1.5. GHG and climate change
1.7. Acid rain

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 4 1 hr LONG QUIZ / UNIT TEST
2. Hydrospheric chemistry
2.1. Water chemistry basics and
4-6 natural waters
2.2. Pollution and purification of
water
Recitation
2.3. Adsorption and reaction at
10 hrs Lecture/PowerPoint Readings
surfaces
Presentation Assignments
2.4. Oxidation and reduction
2.5. Dispersions
2.6. Dissolution and precipitation
2.7. Toxic heavy metals
2.8. Endocrine disruptors in water
2.9. Toxic organic pollutants
7 2 hrs LONG QUIZ / UNIT TEST
3. Pedospheric chemistry
3.1. Soil Structure and
Recitation
Components
8-9 Lecture/PowerPoint Reading
7.5 hrs 3.2. Soil properties
Presentation Assignment:
3.3. Waste, soils & sediments
3.4. Heavy metals in soil
3.5. Agricultural chemicals in soil
10 1 hr LONG QUIZ / UNIT TEST
10-11 Seatwork
4. Biospheric chemistry
Recitation
4.1. Bioaccumulation of pollutants Lecture/PowerPoint
6.5 hrs Assignment:
4.2. Chemical contaminants and Presentation
Quiz
ecotoxicology
12 2 hrs LONG QUIZ / UNIT TEST
Recitation
5. Typical pollutants and their
13 Lecture/PowerPoint Assignment:
3.75 hrs fate in the environment
Presentation Quiz

14 2 hrs FINAL EXAMINATION (Comprehensive)

10. Course Requirements

Quizzes, SW, HW, Reports & Recitation, Attendance – 30%

Long Exams – 40%
Final Exam – 30%

11. References
Colin Baird and Michael Cann, Environmental Chemistry, 5th Edition, 2012.
Manahan, S.E. (2009) Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry, 3rd Edition, CRC Press.
Ibanez et al. Environmental Chemistry Fundamentals, Springer, 2007
Scientific Papers / Journal Papers
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