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Subject
Applied Environmental Biogeochemistry
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
The topics covered will allow getting knowledge in main aspects of biogeochemistry and dynamics of contaminants in natural matrices.Aims
To provide exposure to the most outstanding instrumental methods for trace analysis in environmental samples.
Objectives
At the end of the Unit, you should:
1. Understand the current topics in soil chemistry
2. Understand the current topics in principles of contaminat transport and distribution
3. Understand the current topics contaminant behaviour in different matrices.
Key Skills Acquired
At the end of this Unit, you should understand:
1. the key points of an instrumental trace analysis method
2. good analytical practices
Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLAZABAL DUEÑAS, MARIA ANGELES | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Catedratico De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Analytical Chemistry | marian.olazabal@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Que el estudiante conozca y comprenda los principios de la Química del suelo. | 35.0 % |
| Que el estudiante conozca y comprenda los principios del transporte de contaminantes. | 35.0 % |
| Que el estudiante conozca y comprenda los principios del comportamiento de contaminantes en medios acuosos y terrestres. | 30.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| Seminar | 5 | 7.5 | 12.5 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 15 | 22.5 | 37.5 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Application Workshops | 12.5 | 40 % |
| Computer practicals | 25.0 | 40 % |
| Lectures | 52.5 | 37 % |
| Seminars | 10.0 | 50 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| OTROS | 0.0 % | 60.0 % |
| Practical tasks | 0.0 % | 70.0 % |
| Presentations | 0.0 % | 70.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
At the end of this Unit, you should understand:1. the key points of an instrumental trace analysis method
2. good analytical practices
Temary
1. Chemical balance in natural systems2. Alkalinity and acidity: the CO2 system
3. Solubility and precipitation: complexity of natural polymers
4. Natural redox systems
5. Control of chemical composition in natural water bodies
6. Case studies: atmosphere, water bodies and soil matrices
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
Schlesinger, W.H., Bernhardt, E. 2013. Biogeochemistry: An analysis of Global Change (3rd Edition). Academic Press. ISBN: 9780123858740Likens, G.E. 2010. Biogeochemistry of inland waters. Academic Press. ISBN: 9780123819970
Prasad, M.N.V., Sajwan, K.S., Naidu, R. 2019. Trace elements in the environment. CRC Press. ISBN 9780367391966