To understand our chemical environment we must have knowledge of pollutants, the origin of these pollutants and the harm that they may cause.
This module concentrates on looking at the environment as three distinct media (air, water and land/soil), identifying a range of pollutants and their effects on the environment.
It describes how the media may be sampled for the content of pollutants. It also studies field and laboratory methods which may be employed to identify and measure quantities of pollutants.
In addition, this module covers an overview of the relevant UK legislation which determines how businesses are required to monitor and control emissions from their industrial process.

This module provides the basis for understanding key aspects of our environment and the scientific context of how chemicals influence soil, water and air.