CHEM20011 Environmental Chemistry (University of Melbourne): rated 4.1/5 overall across 7 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
CHEM20011 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Science in Chemistry. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 环境化学
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This subject explores fundamental aspects of the Earth's environmental systems, focusing on the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere (soil). Students will gain insights into the structure and chemistry of these interconnected systems, explore the composition of Earth's various systems, the r.
CHEM20011 has 7 scored reviews: overall 4.1/5 · usefulness 3.8 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 5 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.8 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.9/5).
On Reddit: "Environmental Chemistry is a really good subject. There is about 7ish weeks of content and 6 practical classes in total, with a group assignment due at the end of the semester. It’s a pretty relaxed subject and the content is really straightforward. I highly recommend taking it …"
On Reddit: "I took the subject last semester and while the lectures were a big dry at first, I highly recommend it! The exam is pretty much what they discuss and go over in the lectures and workshops, which is a plus imo."
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Q: Is CHEM20011 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 7 reviews: usefulness 3.8/5, overall 4.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM20011, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM20011 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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