CHEM340-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

Environmental chemistry and toxicology covers the study of chemistry in the biosphere and the impact of humankind on them. The course will cover: the properties of atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic systems; environmental pollutants, and the analytical methods used to monitor them; mechanisms of toxicity of environmental pollutants and their impact on the environment; assessment of environmental risks.

Prerequisites

CHEM281 or BCHM281 or CHEM247 or (at least A grade in CHEM111)

Restrictions

CHEM324

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 16:00 - 18:00 Psychology - Sociology 115
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 12:00 - 14:00 John Britten 117 HP Seminar Room
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Assignment 1: Ian Shaw 25%
Assignment 2: Sally Gaw 25%
Exam 50%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Physical & Chemical Sciences on the departments and faculties page .

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