Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Contents
The course deals with organic and inorganic contaminants and their function, sources and emissions, distribution, transformation, fate and effects. The course gives a survey of important classes of classical pollutants, such as heavy metals, PAHs, and dioxins, but also various current used industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Processes significant for the behaviour of the different substances in biota, soil, water and air are covered in theory and by laboratory exercises. During the course computer based model calculations of chemical equilibrium and fate processes are presented. 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.
Required Knowledge
Passed courses in Chemistry, 60 credits, including Aquatic Chemistry (5KE002, 15 credits), or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Risk assessment of chemicals : an introduction Leeuwen C. J. van., Vermeire T. G. 2. ed. : Dordrecht : Springer : cop. 2007 : xxxii, 686 s. : ISBN: 978-1-4020-6101-1 (inb.) Search the University Library catalogue
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
