Aim
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge in understanding, judging, and predicting the effects of chemicals on health and environment.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to describe the molecular basis of life

• be able to describe the properties of chemical compounds that make them toxic or environmentally hazardous

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to estimate risks associated with chemicals

• be able to suggest exchange of hazardous chemicals for less hazardous ones

• be able to discuss orally and in writing risks associated with chemicals

Contents
The chemical basis for how health-damaging and environmentally hazardous compounds are absorbed and metabolized by organisms and the mechanisms behind their effects are discussed thoroughly. Emphasis is put on relationships between structure, chemical properties, and biological effects. A course part dealing with external environment discusses aspects of eight environmental threats: gases affecting the climate, ozone depletion, soil and water acidification, photochemical oxidants/tropospheric ozone, overfertilization of soil and water, environmental influence of metals, toxic effects of organic compounds on the environment, disrupted environmental/ecological cycles, and hazardous by-products.

Literature
Sterner, O: Förgiftningar och miljöhot. Studentlitteratur 2003. ISBN: 91-44-02242-5.
Warfvinge, P: Miljökemi. Inst. för Kemiteknik 1996.

Code: 0105. Name: Report.
Higher education credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: For a passing grade the student must complete and pass a written assignment. Contents: Detailed account of a substance or process that affects humans and/or environment. .

Code: 0205. Name: Examination.
Higher education credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: For a passing grade the student must pass a written final exam. Contents: Questions on the contents of the course.