Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Contents
The course deals with organic and inorganic contaminants and their structure, function, sources and emissions, distribution, transformation and fate in the environment. Initially, the course gives a survey of important classes of substances such as heavy metals, PAHs, PCBs and dioxins. Then, processes significant for the behaviour of the different substances in soil, water and air are covered in theory and by laboratory exercises. Finally, toxicology, ecotoxicology and risk assessment are introduced. During the course computer based model calculations of chemical equilibria are presented. Field sampling followed by laboratory studies are carried out. Recent events are frequently commented upon in so called Environews sessions. Up-to-date research presentations are also given. Throughout the course an independent literature study is performed which is presented orally, in a written report and by a poster presentation at the end of the course. The course is part of the national masters programme Swedish School of Environmental Chemistry, but can also be taken as a separate course.
Required Knowledge
Aquatic Chemistry (15 ECTS, 5KE003/5KE002), or the equivalent.
English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course in taught in Swedish.
Literature
Valid from:
2007 week 27
Connell Des W. Basic concepts of environmental chemistry 2. ed. : Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press : 2005 : 462 s. : ISBN: 1-56670-676-9 (inb.) Search the University Library catalogue
Environmental chemistry : a global perspective VanLoon Gary W., Duffy Stephen J. 2. ed. : Oxford : Oxford Univ. Press : 2005 : xvi, 515 s. : ISBN: 0-19-927499-1 Search the University Library catalogue
