A broad overview of the importance of environmental chemistry is introduced with presentations and discussions of recent global environmental incidents. Atmospheric chemistry and the complex nature of atmospheric reactivity is explained and directly related to a variety of atmospheric pollution scenarios, including photochemical smog formation and ozone depletion. Aquatic chemistry relative to the hydrological cycle is explained followed by a discussions of different water pollutants. Gas exchange, natural buffering systems and the importance of pH relative to heavy metal solubility is discussed. Soil chemistry and characterization will be discussed, with a focus on common types of pollutants and the soil's impact on pollutant retention. Laboratory experiments of the course consist of the application of analytical methods used in monitoring air, water, and soil quality. Both laboratory and field analytical methods, including but not limited to gas and liquid chromatography, atomic absorption spectrometry, HACH® methods, and titrations are used. Prior completion of Molecular Spectroscopy (CHEM2362) is strongly recommended for success in this course.