Enviromental chemistry and ecology
0600-S1-EN-CSRE
Lecture:
Outline knowledge of the Earth. Origins of environment protection and development. Issues concerning protection of the atmosphere (the origin, structure, composition). Issues concern hydrosphere. Sources and effects of water pollution. Wastewater. Cleanup - types and methods. Methods of analysis of water pollution. The organization of environmental monitoring. GLP, GMP and ISO. Soil protection. The balance of use of the soil. Solid waste (industrial, municipal, agricultural). Sewage, water pollution. Population vs. alimentation. Nuisance civilization. Noise, vibration - prevention. Legislation in the field of environmental protection. Socio-economic aspects of the ecology.
Laboratory:
The study of pollution of surface waters. Determination of anion active in water and wastewater. Determination of nitrates and chlorides in the plant material by means of ion-selective electrodes. Chemical contamination of soils. Determination of volatile air pollutants - nitrogen oxides. Removal from water iron and manganese compounds using physico-chemical method. The effect of acid rain on soil and groundwater. Toxicity test. Removing of color treatment. Physico-chemical control of wastewater treatment in rotary beds.
Seminar:
The course is a discussion on various pollution and dangers, such as. Greenhouse effect, ozone depletion and its consequences, acid rain, alternative energy sources (solar energy, wind power, water) – their advantages and disadvantages.
Total student workload
Contact hours with teacher - 90 contact hrs:
- participation in lectures - 30 hrs
- seminar – 15 hrs
- laboratory – 45 hr
Self-study hours:
- preparation for lectures – 10 hrs
- preparation for seminars - 10 hrs
- writing laboratory reports – 15 hrs
- preparation for the assessment - 45 hrs
Altogether: 170hrs (6ECTS) 50h: 450hrs/ECTS = 18 ECTS
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: Knows basic knowledge about the Earth, its origins and development of environmental protection-K_W12
W2: Can name and describe the elements of the natural environment and its ecosystems: the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere - K_W12
W3: Knows the laws in the field of the environment - K_W12
W4: Knows techniques for sampling, preparation and final analysis of environmental samples - K-W12.
W5: Knows the theoretical basis of the analytical methods – K_W12
W6: Expands knowledge (through self-study) of the issues relating to environmental chemistry and on the impact of various pollutants on the human body and the environment - K_W12.
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: Knows, understands and describes the pollution relating to every area of the ecosystem and the threats - K_U12
U2: Knows the principles of GLP, GMP, ISO - K_U12
U3: Can identify and describe the human impact on the natural environment, so-called. socio-economic changes in the environment - K_U12
U4: Is able to apply the techniques for the collection, preparation and final analysis of environmental samples in correct way - K_U12.
U5: Properly uses a small laboratory equipment - K_U12.
U6: Performs independent measurements; self prepare the preparations for analysis, can propose analytical procedures or conduct methods - K_U12.
U7: Analyzes, interprets and calculates the results obtained in the laboratory tests - K_U12.
U8: Draw up, prepares and presents a multimedia presentation on a selected topic concerning pollution and environmental protection – K_U12
U9: Argues and defend the thesis – K_U12
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: Improves analytical thinking - works with a large amount of information, sees the relationship between the properties of environmental matrices and analytes and the choice of an appropriate method for the determination - K_K01.
K2: Is focused on acquiring new knowledge - K_K05
K3: Knows how to define priorities necessary to carry out the actions to solve the task - K_K02.
K4 is focused to the best execution of tasks - K_K03.
K5: Can self perform the required tasks and if the problems arise is able to use the available literature - K_K07
K6: Communicate to other students in a meaningful way selected environmental issues – K_K04.
K7: Is focused on acquiring and presenting new solutions aimed at protecting the environment – K_K04, K_K07.
Teaching methods
Lecture:
Conventional lecture using multimedia presentations.
Seminar
Multimedia presentations of students, discussion, consultation
Laboratory
Student performs self exercises in the laboratory according to the available instructions, suggestions and guidance teacher. Consultation and discussion on the desirability of their operations
Prerequisites
Obligatory course related to chemistry studies
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Lecture: oral exam, Seminar: graded credit; Laboratory: graded credid
W08, U05,U17, K01,K02,K05
Assessment criteria:
Thresholds evaluate compatibles with the rules of UMK
Lecture: exam
Laboratory: To prerequisite course is participation in laboratories, knowledge of analytical procedures needed to properly execute the exercise-laboratory analysis, to obtain a positive assessment of credit lab
Seminar: Presentation of a seminar on a chosen topic for the risk of contamination of the environment and based on the English-language paper published (scientific / popular) dealing with environmental pollution and human health risks
satisfactory - 50-60%, satisfactory plus - 61-65%, good - 66-75%, good plus - 76-81%, very good - 82-100%
Practical placement
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