Analysis of environmental pollutants 1300-OAZSP-GES
Purpose, location, characteristics and analysis of sampling, sample selection;
Environmental assessment based on knowledge of bioindication, with application of the lichen scale;
Mineralization of organic samples in order to prepare test material for further analysis;
Determination of moisture and organic content in soil and ground samples.
Determination of grain-size composition of the samples;
Analysis of the mineral composition of soils and grounds;
Determination of soil exchange capacity;
Implementation and analysis of spatial management maps to isolate areas with anthropogenic ground;
Analysis of water samples for the content of chlorides, sulphates and nitrates;
Determination of phosphorus in surface water and sewage;
Preparation of a monitoring programme based on the acquired data.
Fieldwork in the Municipal Sewage Plant.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student:
- evaluates the need for measuring the quality of individual components of the environment,
- selects an appropriate methodology for research and analysis,
- is prepared to conduct these tests, and able to prepare a synthetic report of the environmental quality of the study area.
Assessment criteria
The final assessment is a mean of two activities:
- elaboration of the obtained results in form of an individual report and graphic presentation;
- final written assessment.
Practical placement
none
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes: