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Subject
Applied environmental analytical chemistry
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
Integrative view of the analytical methodologies in environmental issues. We will emphasize the sampling strategies, both active and passive methodologies, and the interpretation of analytical data. The concepts of bioaccumulation and bioavailability will be introduced.Aims
To provide an integrative view of the analytical methodologies, in environmental issues.
Objectives
At the end of this Unit, you should:
1. understand the basic processes of an analytical method
2. be able to design efficiently a sampling procedure
3. understand the chemical outputs of the analytical results
4. understand the bioaccumulation and bioavailability of contaminants in the trophic chain.
Key skills acquired
At the end of this Unit, you should understand:
1. the analytical approach to environmental issues
2. good analytical practices
Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETXEBARRIA LOIZATE, NESTOR | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Catedratico De Universidad | Doctor | Bilingual | Analytical Chemistry | nestor.etxebarria@ehu.eus |
| VALLEJO RUIZ, ASIER | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Bilingual | Analytical Chemistry | asier.vallejo@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Conocer los procedimientos básicos del proceso analítico. | 40.0 % |
| Conocer unas prácticas de laboratorio correctas. | 40.0 % |
| Desarrollo de programas de control. | 20.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| Seminar | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Workshop | 6 | 9 | 15 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Acquiring basic instrumental skills | 20.0 | 40 % |
| Expositive classes | 50.0 | 40 % |
| Groupwork | 15.0 | 40 % |
| Information presentation | 15.0 | 40 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| OTROS | 10.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Practical tasks | 0.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Presentations | 0.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Written examination | 0.0 % | 40.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
At the end of this Unit, you should:1. understand the basic processes of an analytical method
2. be able to design efficiently a sampling procedure
3. understand the chemical outputs of the analytical results
4. understand the bioaccumulation and bioavailability of contaminants in the trophic chain.
Temary
Topics covered include:Basics on environmental analytical chemistry
The analytical procedure
Sampling techniques
The fate and the distribution of contaminants
Bioaccumulation and bioavailability
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
C. Zhang. 2007. Fundamentals of environmental sampling and analysis, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, USA.M. Radojevic, V. N. Bashkin. 2006. Practical environmental analysis. RSC Publ. Cambridge, UK
J.R. Dean. 2007. Bioavailability, bioaccessibility and mobility of environmental contaminants, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK.