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Lecturer(s)
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Porcal Petr, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Chemistry of energy (mass balance; chemical kinetics and equilibrium). 2. Earth and geochemistry (composition of Earth crust; rocks and minerals; weathering; use of natural sources). 3. Biogeochemistry (biogeochemical cycles of water, carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus). 4. Atmospheric chemistry (composition; photochemical processes, ozone; weather). 5. Fresh water chemistry, glaciers (availability of water; surface and ground waters; natural and waste waters). 6. Sea water chemistry (salinity; ocean currents). 7. Toxicology (quality of the environment, toxins in the environment, waste; sustainable chemical processes). 8. Radiochemistry (radioactive isotopes; the use of nuclear reactions; radioactive waste). 9. Soil and sediment chemistry (source, composition and structure; organic matter; sorption properties). 10. Fire chemistry (fossil sources; products of combustion, smoke, smog; fire retardants). 11. Climate (natural climate oscillations; ice ages; temperature changes; CO2 in the air). 12. Astrochemistry (Sun = source of energy; solar cycle; elements in space).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Individual preparation for exam
- Preparation for classes
- 60 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 40 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Introduction to the Environmental chemistry.
knowledge about environmental chemistry
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry at Bc level.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Systematic student observation
Self reading of recommended scientific literature and its discussion. Sudents must correctly answer at least 50 % of test questions.
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Recommended literature
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Manahan S.E.: Environmental chemistry, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2005..
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vanLoon Environmental chemistry: A global perspective, Oxford Univ. Press 2011.
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Williams I: Environmental Chemistry, Wiley, Hoboken, 2003..
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