GMI 243 - Marine Environmental Chemistry

Course Objectives

1. To give general knowledge on chemical and physical properties of seawater.
2. To demonstrate the environmental effects of the chemical constituents of the seawater and their processes.
3. Provide practical knowledge on ship and shipyard sourced chemical pollution.

Course Description

Components of seawater, chemical and physical properties. Dissolved oxygen and other gases in seawater. Trace elements. Carbon dioxide and carbonate systems. Climate change. Organic matter. pH and marine acidification. Nutrients in the ocean. Water quality. Wastewater treatment systems. Ship and shipyard sourced pollution. Antifouling paint pollution. Corrosion and its control. Oil pollution.