Global Impact of Chemistry in Engineering: Roles and
Real-World Applications Explained
Modified 04/11/2026.
Outline
Quick reference
Course Overview
Course Structure and Requirements
The course consists of 3 hours of lectures per week, with additional lab sessions
totaling 3 hours, held in-person.
Required materials include the textbook 'Chemistry, 6th Edition' by T.A. Gilbert et
al. and access to Smartwork5 for online assignments.
Assessment breakdown: Laboratories (30%), Assignments (30%), Module Test
(40%).
To pass, students must achieve an overall mark greater than 50%, attend all
labs, and perform satisfactorily in exams.
Make-up labs are available for excused absences, requiring prior arrangement
with the lab manager.
Instructor and Contact Information
Instructor: Dr. Levent Inci, available via email for student inquiries.
Lab Manager: Adrian Clark, responsible for lab-related queries and make-up lab
arrangements.
Course website is essential for updates and additional resources.
Understanding the Greenhouse Effect
Definition and Importance
, The Greenhouse Effect (GHE) is the process by which certain gases in the
Earth's atmosphere trap heat, leading to an increase in global temperatures.
Understanding GHE is crucial for engineers as it relates to climate change and
environmental sustainability.
Key gases involved include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous
oxide (N2O).
Mechanism of the Greenhouse Effect
The Earth receives energy from the Sun, which is absorbed and re-emitted as
infrared radiation.
Certain atmospheric gases absorb this infrared radiation, preventing it from
escaping back into space, thus warming the planet.
The balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing infrared radiation
determines the Earth's temperature.
Role of Carbon Dioxide
CO2 levels have been rising, with the latest measurement at 422 ppm as of July
2023, indicating a significant increase in atmospheric CO2.
One ppm corresponds to 1 mg of CO2 per liter of air, highlighting the
concentration of this greenhouse gas.
The increase in CO2 is primarily due to human activities such as fossil fuel
combustion and deforestation.
Fundamentals of Light
Nature of Light
Light is described as electromagnetic radiation, consisting of oscillating electric
and magnetic fields.
Real-World Applications Explained
Modified 04/11/2026.
Outline
Quick reference
Course Overview
Course Structure and Requirements
The course consists of 3 hours of lectures per week, with additional lab sessions
totaling 3 hours, held in-person.
Required materials include the textbook 'Chemistry, 6th Edition' by T.A. Gilbert et
al. and access to Smartwork5 for online assignments.
Assessment breakdown: Laboratories (30%), Assignments (30%), Module Test
(40%).
To pass, students must achieve an overall mark greater than 50%, attend all
labs, and perform satisfactorily in exams.
Make-up labs are available for excused absences, requiring prior arrangement
with the lab manager.
Instructor and Contact Information
Instructor: Dr. Levent Inci, available via email for student inquiries.
Lab Manager: Adrian Clark, responsible for lab-related queries and make-up lab
arrangements.
Course website is essential for updates and additional resources.
Understanding the Greenhouse Effect
Definition and Importance
, The Greenhouse Effect (GHE) is the process by which certain gases in the
Earth's atmosphere trap heat, leading to an increase in global temperatures.
Understanding GHE is crucial for engineers as it relates to climate change and
environmental sustainability.
Key gases involved include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous
oxide (N2O).
Mechanism of the Greenhouse Effect
The Earth receives energy from the Sun, which is absorbed and re-emitted as
infrared radiation.
Certain atmospheric gases absorb this infrared radiation, preventing it from
escaping back into space, thus warming the planet.
The balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing infrared radiation
determines the Earth's temperature.
Role of Carbon Dioxide
CO2 levels have been rising, with the latest measurement at 422 ppm as of July
2023, indicating a significant increase in atmospheric CO2.
One ppm corresponds to 1 mg of CO2 per liter of air, highlighting the
concentration of this greenhouse gas.
The increase in CO2 is primarily due to human activities such as fossil fuel
combustion and deforestation.
Fundamentals of Light
Nature of Light
Light is described as electromagnetic radiation, consisting of oscillating electric
and magnetic fields.
