This NPTEL online lecture series will go
through an in-depth discussion on environmental chemistry, especially with
respect to atmospheric composition, the behavior of contaminants, and natural
degradation pathways. Lectures cover control techniques in air pollution, the
major sources of water pollution, and the processes of water treatment. In
addition, the lecture deals with soil pollution: its causes, effects, and
remedial measures. Special attention is accorded to contaminants and their
interactions with the environment, so this is a great book for students and
researchers alike, interested in knowing the influence of chemical processes on
the environment and how these can be abated through technological and chemical
means.
This lecture note
covers most of the core aspects of environmental science, focusing on pollution
and waste management: air pollution, water pollution, and treatment and methods
of water treatment both as a theoretical background and real-life insights. This
includes oil contamination in both freshwater and marine waters, where a
discussion of effects and how to treat oil spills comes into play. A section on
Hazardous Waste discusses sources, disposal methods, and impact on the
environment. That's helpful for a student or environmental scientist interested
in discussing pollution problems but also possible solutions.
This note tackles the
very complex issue of the relationship between environmental chemicals and human
health. It explores epidemiological approaches to disease causation,
biostatistical methods for evaluating chemical exposure, and the effects of
chemical reactions within the body. The content covers risk assessment
techniques used in the U.S. for regulatory decision-making and public health
policy. It is a must for students in the fields of toxicology, environmental
health, and public health: it offers a challenging examination of interactions
between environmental chemicals and human biology and the approaches used to
evaluate and counteract their risks.
Author(s): Prof.
James Sherley, Dr. Laura Green and Prof. Steven Tannenbaum