Environmental Analytical Chemistry
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
Provide the fundamental knowledge regarding the chemical and physical characteristics of air, water and soil;
provide knowledge on key environmental pollutants in the air, water and soil;
Finally illustrate possible methods of environmental remediation clarifying what are the policies to be implemented in order to protect and environmental sustainability.
provide knowledge on key environmental pollutants in the air, water and soil;
Finally illustrate possible methods of environmental remediation clarifying what are the policies to be implemented in order to protect and environmental sustainability.
Expected learning outcomes
Conoscenze inerenti l'impiego di tecniche analitiche sia di base che avanzate per la caratterizzazione di aria, acqua e suolo e per l'individuazione degli inquinanti presenti anche a livello di tracce.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Goals
Provide the fundamental knowledge regarding the chemical and physical characteristics of air, water and soil;
provide knowledge on key environmental pollutants in the air, water and soil;
Finally illustrate possible methods of environmental remediation clarifying what are the policies to be implemented in order to protect and environmental sustainability.
Course content
- Introduction to environmental chemistry: General aspects, contamination sources, reactions among the pollutants, transportation. Legislation in force; environmental monitoring.
- Atmosphere and pollution: atmosphere structure and composition; gaseous pollutants : CO, CO2, SO2, NOx, O3, CH4, BTX, ecc; green house effect and acidic rains; stratospheric ozone depletion (CFC); photochemical smog; aerosol particulate matter.
- Natural waters: main characteristics and parameters (pH, BOD, durezza, ecc.); ground water and contamination sources; deputation procedures.
- Soils: main characteristics, structure and composition; sediments; cationic exchange capacity; organic pollutants and heavy metals as soil contaminants; absorption and biodegradation; fertilizers and nutrient substances; soils reclamation and bio-remediation.
- Toxic heavy metals
- Urban waste and dangerous and toxic waste
- Analytical methods for pollutant analysis
Suggested prerequisites
Basic courses in chemistry
Exam
The exam is written and includes 4-5 questions covering the entire program; the exam duration is about 1 hour; only for the students attending the lessons an oral exam could be scheduled.
For the evaluation, the knowledge concerning the analytical chemistry knowledge acquired in the courses of analytical chemistry I and analytical chemistry II will be considered as fundamental prerequisites.
Reference material
C. Baird "Chimica Ambientale" Zanichelli, 1997.
S. E.Manahan "Chimica dell'Ambiente" Ed. It. Piccin
Slides from the teacher available on th web site
Assessment method (use at least 2 lines):
Written examination: the written examination includes questions 4-5 questions and lasts for about 1 hour
Language of instruction
English
Attendance Policy:
Not required
Mode of teaching:
traditional
Websitw: https://pfeaaa.ariel.ctu.unimi
Provide the fundamental knowledge regarding the chemical and physical characteristics of air, water and soil;
provide knowledge on key environmental pollutants in the air, water and soil;
Finally illustrate possible methods of environmental remediation clarifying what are the policies to be implemented in order to protect and environmental sustainability.
Course content
- Introduction to environmental chemistry: General aspects, contamination sources, reactions among the pollutants, transportation. Legislation in force; environmental monitoring.
- Atmosphere and pollution: atmosphere structure and composition; gaseous pollutants : CO, CO2, SO2, NOx, O3, CH4, BTX, ecc; green house effect and acidic rains; stratospheric ozone depletion (CFC); photochemical smog; aerosol particulate matter.
- Natural waters: main characteristics and parameters (pH, BOD, durezza, ecc.); ground water and contamination sources; deputation procedures.
- Soils: main characteristics, structure and composition; sediments; cationic exchange capacity; organic pollutants and heavy metals as soil contaminants; absorption and biodegradation; fertilizers and nutrient substances; soils reclamation and bio-remediation.
- Toxic heavy metals
- Urban waste and dangerous and toxic waste
- Analytical methods for pollutant analysis
Suggested prerequisites
Basic courses in chemistry
Exam
The exam is written and includes 4-5 questions covering the entire program; the exam duration is about 1 hour; only for the students attending the lessons an oral exam could be scheduled.
For the evaluation, the knowledge concerning the analytical chemistry knowledge acquired in the courses of analytical chemistry I and analytical chemistry II will be considered as fundamental prerequisites.
Reference material
C. Baird "Chimica Ambientale" Zanichelli, 1997.
S. E.Manahan "Chimica dell'Ambiente" Ed. It. Piccin
Slides from the teacher available on th web site
Assessment method (use at least 2 lines):
Written examination: the written examination includes questions 4-5 questions and lasts for about 1 hour
Language of instruction
English
Attendance Policy:
Not required
Mode of teaching:
traditional
Websitw: https://pfeaaa.ariel.ctu.unimi
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