General Catalog 2025-2026

CHEM 4700 Agricultural Chemistry

Analysis of the effects, implications and applications of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides on natural resources and human health. It includes the study of the theoretical foundations of biochemistry for the natural or anthropogenic production of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides. Discussion of the ethical, legal and economic aspects that arise from the implementation of agricultural and environmental chemistry. Requires 30 hours of lecture and 45 hours of closed laboratory.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CHEM 2222, 3320 and MATH 1500