Environmental Analysis 1200-2EN-ANELE1M
Systematic errors in the trace analysis of compounds and their sources. Specific conditions required in the environmental laboratory. Quality of the analytical procedure – precision, determination limit, selectivity. On-field sampling methodology of water, sediments or soils. Basic information about mineralization accelerated solvent extraction, drying, sieving, liofilization, digestion, mineralization, filtration - instrumentation. Selection of the proper analytical method according to the sample type and expected concentration of analyte. On-filed analysis – portable field kits. Summary parameters. Sampling and analysis of particles in the air. Environmental specimen banking and its role in the environmental analysis. Retrospective studies. Wastes analytical study. Fractionation. Biomonitoring. Mobility. Bioaccumulation. Substantive and propaganda aspects of the use of the obtained data.
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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_W23. Has basic knowledge that allows understanding the basis of knowledge based on the latest scientific evidence.
K_U09 – Is able to apply the acquired knowledge to related scientific disciplines, as well as work in interdisciplinary teams.
K_U11 – Is able to 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. Is able to follow ethical patterns in professional activities.
K_K05 – Is able to formulate opinions on professional issues and argue for them in the environment of both specialists and non-specialists.
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
Assessment criteria
Lecture is given online on Meet platform.
Active participation in consultation and exam in the oral form.
Practical placement
Does not concern
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.
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