Chapter 1. Generalities on Pollution

1.1 - The concept of nuisance
1.2 - Main causes of pollution
1.3 - Industrial contaminants
1.4 - Solid waste
1.5 - Agricultural contaminants

Chapter 2. Classification of Pollutants

Chapter 3. Circulation and Dispersion of Pollutants

3.1 - Atmospheric circulation
3.2 - Dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere
3.3 - Residence time of pollutants in the atmosphere
3.4 - Transfer of pollutants from the atmosphere to water and soils
3.5 - Transfer of pollutants into biomass
3.6 - Concept of bioconcentration and bioaccumulation

Chapter 4. Importance and Ecological Effects of the Main Types of Pollution

Chapter 5. Ecological Consequences of Environmental Pollution

5.1 - Main types of pollution (physical, chemical, biological)
5.2 - Definitions of pollution
5.3 - Air pollution
5.4 - Soil pollution
5.5 - Water pollution

Chapter 6. Consequences of Pollution on Different Ecosystems

6.1 - Acid rain
6.2 - The ozone hole
6.3 - The greenhouse effect and climate change
6.4 - Desertification

Chapter 7. Major Accidental Pollutions