Course: Environmental Chemistry

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Course title Environmental Chemistry
Course code KAE/CHŽP
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pechar Libor, doc. RNDr. CSc.
Course content
Significant pollutants of the hydrosphere, atmosphere and pedosphere, their sources, impact on the environment and humans, accumulation in food and agricultural raw materials, methods and possibilities of their removal will be discussed. In the next lecture blocks, methods of environmental sampling and subsequent use of modern spectrometric, electrochemical and separation analytical methods in their analyzes will be discussed. Students will also be introduced to chemical sensors and portable analyzers. An integral part of the course is also a lecture block devoted to the validation of analytical methods and statistical processing of the obtained data.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Individual tutoring, Practical training
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 80 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 80 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide a detailed overview of the biogeochemical global cycles of macrobiogenic elements and selected trace elements, as well as the behavior of important environmental contaminants. Important pollutants of the hydrosphere, atmosphere and pedosphere, their sources, impact on the environment and humans, accumulation in food and agricultural raw materials, methods and possibilities of their removal will be discussed. In the next lecture blocks, methods of environmental sampling and following use of modern spectrometric, electrochemical and separation analytical methods in their analyzes will be discussed. Students will also be introduced to chemical sensors and portable analyzers. An integral part of the course is also a lecture block devoted to the validation of analytical methods and statistical processing of the obtained data.
Students are able to apply an active work approach and are able to independent scientific activities in the field. They are able to use a large amount of relevant data (professional literature, own practical experience in the field, the experience of experts), which are able to analyze, critically evaluate and draw appropriate conclusions. Graduates are able to apply these skills in a creative way within their research activities. Students are well prepared for further independent education and maintaining professional growth in the field. Graduates have a thoroughly mastered ability of analytical and synthetic thinking.
Prerequisites
Students are able to work independently in the field, but they have also mastered the principles of teamwork. They are equipped with the ability to formulate and present their own opinions and communicate them in their native language as well as in a world language. They can easily communicate information, ideas, identify problems and suggest possible solutions. They are able to critically evaluate their approach to the problem; they are able to defend their professional opinion using arguments gained through study and practical experience in the field.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Colloquium, Development of laboratory protocols

Extent of knowledge corresponding to SZZ at ZF JU. Students of the combined form of study have the same obligations within the study as students of the full-time form. Consultations are carried out 3-4 times per semester in terms according to the agreement with the students. Students can contact the teacher during direct teaching, also by e-mail. The teacher can contact the students of his subject in the form of a mass e-mail using the STAG study agenda system.
Recommended literature
  • Jorgensen S. E. Ecotoxicology. Elsevier, 2010. ISBN 78-0444536280.
  • Patnaik P. Handbook of Environmental Analysis Chemical Pollutants in Air, Water, Soil, and Solid Wastes. CRC Press, 2010. ISBN 978-0429137273.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Applied and Landscape Ecology (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Applied and Landscape Ecology (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -