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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Content of laboratories: 1) Determination of calcium and magnesium in mineral water by chelatometry. 2) Determination of iron in ores by Zimmerman-Reinhardt method. 3) Determination of sulphates in water by gravimetry and conductometry. 4) Determination of nitrites in water by Bendschneider and Robinson method.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Demonstration, Laboratory
- Preparation for exam
- 15 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 25 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 10 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquaint a student to performing basic laboratory analyses, which are used in the field of environmental chemistry.
Student becomes competent in performing basic laboratory analyses, which are used in the field of environmental chemistry.
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Prerequisites
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Good knowledge of chemical nomenclature, chemical calculations and practical skills in chemical laboratory are needed.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Development of laboratory protocols
To pass the course a student must complete all laboratory exercises and hand in protocols elaborated in sufficient quality.
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Recommended literature
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J. E. Gieard: Principles of Environmental Chemistry, Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
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Schedules for individual laboratory methods..
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