Environmental Analysis Laboratory 1200-2EN-ANELA1M

On-field sampling of soil and water. Samples preparation: drying, sieving, extraction of various chemical forms, total digestion, dilution. Selection of the proper analytical procedure according to the sample type and expected concentration of analyte. Evaluation of the uncertainty for the results and comparison of the results.
Determination of various ion by ion-chromatography to determine macro-cations; determination of pH of the environmental samples; determination of Fe by UV-Vis spectrometry; determination of Fe & Mn by flame AAS and UV-Vis spectrophotometry; determination of pesticides in soil; digestion of natural samples; fractionation study.
Evaluation of the quality of analytical results (chemometrics).

Main fields of studies for MISMaP

chemistry

Type of course

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description)

Student should achieve the knowledge of investigation methods of the environment, and of sampling methods of environmental samples, their preparation for analytical research. Student should also learn specific conditions of trace analysis laboratory and the critical approach to analytical results.

Course coordinators

Beata Krasnodębska-Ostręga

Learning outcomes

K_W01 Has advanced knowledge of the place of environmental analytics in the system of exact and natural sciences, and of its importance for the development of humanity.
K_W02 Understands the complex relationships between the result and its uncertainty.
K_W23. Has basic knowledge that allows understanding the knowledge base based on the latest scientific evidence related to sampling.
K_KU04. Can use the knowledge acquired to select appropriate analytical techniques to solve a problem.
K_U09 – Can apply the acquired knowledge to related scientific disciplines, as well as work in interdisciplinary teams.
K_U11 – Can discuss the place of environmental analytics in the system of exact and natural sciences, and of its importance for the development of our civilization.
K_U13. Can follow ethical patterns in professional activities.
K_K05 – Can formulate opinions on professional issues and argue for them in both specialist and non-specialist environments.
K_K07. Is ready to use objective sources of scientific information.
K_K04 Is ready to act for the public interest related to the protection of natural resources and the principles of professional ethics in analytical chemistry.

Assessment criteria

compliting all individual exercises (positive assessment of the preliminary knowledge; active participation during classes; final reports for individual exercises) and the participation in final seminar

Practical placement

Bibliography

E. Merian "The Elements in the environment" Verlag Chemie Basel, Weinheim, 1984

Roger N. Reeve, Introduction Environmental Analysis, Wiley 2002 online

Radojevic M, Bashkin VN (2006) Practical Environmental Analysis. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2nd ed. 482 p.

Additional information

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