Course detail

Environmental Analytical Chemistry

FCH-DCO_ENAAcad. year: 2020/2021

Definitions and basic characteristics of the analytical process used in trace and ultratrace analysis; the specificity of non-analytical and analytical techniques used. Techniques for preparation of environmental and biotic samples for environmental analysis, issues of homogeneity of abiotic and biotic samples, combination of analyte / matrix, effect of matrix effects on generated results. Isotopic techniques used in ultratrace analysis of abiotic and biotic samples and their comparison with other methods. AOAC method; ISO methods suitable for trace analysis. Statistical methods used in the evaluation of trace and ultratrace analysis results. Evaluation of analytes effects and their interpretation in relation to the structure of analytes. Risk analysis.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

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Department

Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection (ÚCHTOŽP)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

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Prerequisites

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Co-requisites

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Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of individual consultation. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

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Course curriculum

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Work placements

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Aims

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Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

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Recommended optional programme components

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Prerequisites and corequisites

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Basic literature

BARON, P. A, KULKARNI, P., WILLEKE, K. Aerosol measurement: principles, techniques, and applications. 3rd ed. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, c2011, xiv, 883 p. Analytical Techniques in the Sciences. ISBN 978-047-0387-412. (CS)
DEAN, J. R. Extraction techniques in analytical sciences. 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009,xxvi, 281 p. Analytical Techniques in the Sciences. ISBN 04-707-7284-0. (CS)
DOWN, R. D.; LEHR, J. L.: Environmental Instrumentation and Analysis Handbook. Wiley-Interscience, 2005. ISBN 0-471-46354-X. (CS)
ERICSSON, M. D.: Analytical Chemistry of PCBs. New York: Lewis Publisher, 1997. ISBN 0-873-71923-9. (CS)
KLEIBÖHMER, W.: Handbook of Analytical Separations. Volume 3: Environmental Analysis. Elsevier, 2001. ISBN 0-444-50021-9. (CS)
RADOJEVIĆ M.; BASHKIN V. N.: Practical Environmental Analysis. 2nd Edition. RSC Publishing, 2006. ISBN 0-85404-679-8. (CS)
ŠEVČÍK, J. G. K.: Metodologie měření v analytické chemii. Praha: Karolinum, 1999. (CS)

Recommended reading

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