The aim of this course is to enable pre-service teachers to understand the fundamental concepts, principles, analytical approaches, and solution strategies related to chemical wastes, types of environmental pollution, and particularly water pollution through experimental and applied processes. In the first part of the course, the main sources of environmental pollution, air pollution, soil pollution, radioactive pollution, chemical wastes, and environmental risks are addressed. In the second part, the importance of water for life, the properties of potable water, water hardness, drinking water standards, potable water analysis, types of water pollution, industrial, agricultural, and domestic water pollution, analysis of polluted water, and water treatment are examined through practical applications. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to observe environmental samples, collect water and environmental samples, analyze basic parameters such as pH, conductivity, hardness, turbidity, chloride, nitrate, phosphate, and similar indicators, present their data in tables and graphs, and compare their results with drinking water standards and environmental quality criteria. In the water analysis component of the course, students are expected not only to conduct measurements but also to relate their findings to national and international standards. The course also considers that environmental problems have not only technical but also social, economic, ethical, and political dimensions. Therefore, the course includes argumentation activities comparing the environmental effects of nuclear energy and alternative energy sources, a wastewater treatment plant visit, analysis of local water resources, and modelling activities for the treatment of polluted water.

To give information about chemistry of environmental processess and analysis of environmental samples from both environmetal problems and their control of view and to teach basic principles and experimental methods in environmental chemistry.