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Subject
Techniques for Detection of Organo-Chemical Pollutants in the Arctic Environment
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
Focus is on demonstration and discussion of challenges and pitfalls within modern trace analysis through practical experiences and experiments with Arctic environmental samples collected during field work.Aims
To understand the role of analytical chemistry as an integrated environmental research topic for the overall environmental risk assessment in Arctic environments.
Objectives
At the end of the Unit, you should:
1. understand the role of analytical chemistry as integrated environmental research topic for the overall environmental risk assessment in Arctic environments
2. know the scientific validation principles and requirements underlying modern analytical chemical methods.
3. know the logistical and technological requirements for conducting fieldwork under Arctic conditions
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. | 14.0 % |
| Que el estudiante sepa y entienda los conceptos, práctica y aplicaciones de los análisis químicos en matrices de interés ambiental. | 14.0 % |
| Que el estudiante conozca los principales problemas que afectan a la investigación ambiental aplicada. | 14.0 % |
| 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. | 14.0 % |
| 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. | 14.0 % |
| 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. | 14.0 % |
| 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. | 14.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 60 | 90 | 150 |
| Applied fieldwork groups | 10 | 15 | 25 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Field practicals | 25.0 | 40 % |
| Laboratory/Field | 150.0 | 40 % |
| Lectures | 75.0 | 40 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing up reports and presentations | 20.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Practical tasks | 20.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Written examination (theory) | 40.0 % | 40.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
At the end of this Unit, you should understand:1. suitable strategies and technologies for determination and quantification of organic pollutants methods
2. the steps and the requirements of an instrumental method of analysis to fulfill the quality requirements
3. the logistical and technological requirements for conducting fieldwork under Arctic conditions
Temary
Topics covered include:strategies and technologies for a sound a reliable determination and quantification of organic pollutants
principal method validation based upon standard quality control (QC) criteria
evaluation of the quality of published data based upon QC protocols.
method uncertainty and statistical evaluations
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
AMAP Assessment 2015: Temporal Trends in Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Arctic (Download for free at amap.no)AMAP Assessment 2016: Chemicals of emerging Arctic concern. ISBN 978-82-7971-104-9 (Download for free at amap.no)
Additional course material provided at the lectures and seminars