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Subject
Analytical Environmental Chemistry
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
The most outstanding instrumental methods for trace analysis in environmental samples will be provided. Essentially, the basics and the applications of mass spectrometry to the elemental and molecular analysis and liquid chromatography and gas chromatography will be covered, together with the suitable sample preparation procedures.Aims
To provide understanding and practice in the most outstanding instrumental methods for analysis of environmental contaminants.
Objectives
At the end of the Unit, you should:
1. understand and have advanced knowledge in analytical chemistry and specialized insight into analysis of environmental contaminants
2. apply knowledge in new areas through the development of applications and procedures
3. analyze academic issues within analytical chemistry and instrumental methods
Key Skills Acquired
At the end of this Unit, you should understand:
1. how to plan and use different sampling techniques and chemical analysis methods for key chemicals in environmental samples
2. good analytical practices
Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORTIZ ZARRAGOITIA, MAREN | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Cellular Biology | maren.ortiz@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Que el estudiante sepa y entienda los conceptos teóricos en torno a los Programas de seguimiento ambientales de los niveles y efectos de los contaminantes químicos ambientales, así como los aspectos prácticos y sus aplicaciones. | 16.0 % |
| Que el estudiante sepa y entienda los conceptos, práctica y aplicaciones de los análisis químicos en matrices de interés ambiental. | 16.0 % |
| Que el estudiante sea capaz de diseñar y elaborar modelos numéricos, estadísticos y computacionales en lo referente a los ciclos biogeoquímicos de los contaminantes químicos ambientales, sus efectos sobre los seres vivos y los procedimientos de evaluación de riesgo e impacto. | 16.0 % |
| Que el estudiante posea habilidades en el procesamiento y análisis de datos de contaminación y toxicidad y experiencia investigadora obtenida mediante un proyecto individual de investigación avanzada. | 16.0 % |
| Que el estudiante muestre destreza en la evaluación de la contaminación, de la calidad ambiental y de la salud de los ecosistemas, tanto desde el punto de vista académico como práctico. | 16.0 % |
| Que el estudiante sea capaz de recolectar, registrar y analizar (tratamiento y computerización) datos sobre contaminación y toxicidad (de campo y de laboratorio) mediante técnicas y equipamiento de última generación. | 16.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 60 | 90 | 150 |
| Workshop | 15 | 22.5 | 37.5 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Groupwork | 20.0 | 40 % |
| Lectures | 87.5 | 40 % |
| Seminars and tutorials, laboratory sessions, etc. conducted with the project manager | 80.0 | 40 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 0.0 % | 100.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
At the end of this Unit, you should understand:1. how to plan and use different sampling techniques and chemical analysis methods for key chemicals in environmental samples
2. good analytical practices
Temary
Topics covered include:sample preparation methods
spectroscopy, especially IR and UV/VIS
high-resolution ICP-MS. Isotopic dilution method.
chromoatography (LC-MS, GC-MS, IC)
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
Fifield F.W., Haines P.J., Environmental Analytical Chemistry 2.ed. ISBN 978-0-632-05383-4.Additional course material is given at the lectures and in team work group meetings.
Theory given at the field and laboratory course