ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
 
Lectured in 4th year ChemistrySection biochemistryOptional course ecological technology
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Karoline DE DONCKER
Reference IICHCB04O03883
 
Key words


Objectives
Obtaining insight into good laboratory practice, quality care and quality guardsystems.
Basic knowledge is provided concerning special techniques as sampling, analysis of water, soil, solid waste, sludge, air in working atmospheres, emission and immission.



Topics
Theory:
GLP
Preparation of the analysis: sampling, conservation, destruction of samples
Chemical analytical procedures:
water: composition and analysis
soil and sludge; inorganic and organic contaminants and analysis.
air: laboratory procedures for examination of workshops, continuous monitoring.

Practical exercises:
Water: C.O.D, analysis of chlorides, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, acid destruction, analysis by means of AAS
Soil and sludge: analysis of heavy metals via AAS
Air: determination of nitrogen oxides in air samples


Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry related to environmental issues.


Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's course, background information, scientific and technical literature, school library materials


Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, individual reports, discussion exercises, home study



Assessment
Theoretical partim: combination of written and oral examination
Practical exercises: permanent evaluation


Lecturer(s)
Karoline DE DONCKER