Trace Analysis of the Organic Pollutants in the Environment 1200-2EN-SPEC52M
1. Capillary gas chromatography: separation mechanism, interaction in solution, stationary phases, retention index, signal separation, capillary columns, temperature programming, detectors, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
2. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry: mass spectrometry basics, ionization methods, high resolution and quadrupole spectrometers, qualitative analysis using GC/MS, single ion monitoring (SIM), tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS), solving a structure using mass spectrometry.
Estimated student workload during the semester: 70 hours, including:
• 30 hours of class attendance
• 15 hours of consultations
• 25 hours of exam preparation
Type of course
Mode
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Learning outcomes
After the completion of this course students will understand the major problems of the trace analysis of organic pollutants in the environment using the capillary gas chromatography (GC). They will also learn about the sample preparation techniques and methods required for GC analysis.
KNOWLEDGE: upon completion of the course, the student knows and understands:
K_W05 – has in-depth knowledge and skills in a selected chemical specialization, enabling the application of methods and concepts specific to this specialization and allowing for independent research work.
SKILLS: upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
K_U03 – apply appropriate research methods, techniques, and tools within a given chemical specialization that are necessary to solve a defined problem.
K_U08 – demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills enabling effective use of professional literature, databases, and other sources of information, as well as critical evaluation of the reliability of the obtained information.
K_U13 – independently acquire knowledge and develop professional skills using various sources (written and electronic), including sources in foreign languages.
SOCIAL COMPETENCES: upon completion of the course, the student is ready to:
K_K01 – undertake activities related to lifelong learning and independently search for information in the literature, including sources in foreign languages.
Assessment criteria
test
Practical placement
NA
Bibliography
1. Z. Witkiewicz, Podstawy chromatografii, (Fundamentals of chromatography) WNT, Warszawa 1992, 2005.
2. Z. Witkiewicz, J. Hetper, Chromatografia gazowa, (Gas chromatography), WNT, 2009.
3. R. A. W. Johnstone, E. R. Malcolm, Spektrometria mas. Podręcznik dla chemików i biochemików, (Mass spectrometry for chemists and biochemists),PWN, Warszawa, 2001.
4. J. Bartulewicz, J. Gawłowski, E. Bartulewicz, Zastosowanie chromatografii gazowej i cieczowej do analizy zanieczyszczeń powietrza (Application of gas chromatography for analysis of atmospheric pollutants), PIOŚ, Biblioteka Monitoringu Środowiska, 1997.
5. J. Namieśnik, Z. Jamrógiewicz, M. Pilarczyk, L. Torres, Przygotowanie próbek środowiskowych do analiz (Preparation of environmental samples for analysis), WNT, 1999.
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