The chemical composition of lakes, rivers, and oceans is controlled by complex interactions among the atmosphere, water, sediments, and organisms. Water chemistry controls the presence and success of organisms, and the organisms in turn affect water quality.
Human activity can alter water quality by many mechanisms.
This course will provide a description of the natural controls and how they are commonly disturbed, which we must understand if we are to mitigate human degradation of water quality. Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Reference 3. Acids and Bases Reference 4. Dissolved Carbon Dioxide Reference 5. Atmosphere-Water Interactions 6.