Course: Chemistry in Environmental management 1

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Course title Chemistry in Environmental management 1
Course code UCH/035
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the summer semester.
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kutý Michal, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Havlíčková Petra, RNDr.
  • Kahounová Ludmila, Mgr.
  • Kutá Smatanová Ivana, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kaščáková Barbora, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kahoun David, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Content of lectures: Mass and atom structure and properties on a level of elementary particles, Radioactivity, Nuclear reactions, fusion and fission of nuclei, Atomic electron shell, Chemical bond and non-bond interactions, Chemical nomenclature of inorganic and organic compounds, Chemical reactions and equations, Chemical elements and their compounds, Hydrocarbons and common functional groups of hydrocarbon derivatives, their properties including reactivity, toxicity, occurrence and environmental impact. Content of practicals: Theoretical practicals are focused on excercises conserning fundamental topics of chemistry. In laboratory practicals students will became familiar with significant experimental methods in a sampling and analysis of selected chemical pollutants in assay of air, water and soil.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Projection
  • Class attendance - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 52 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of a lecture is to provide fundamentals of general, inorganic and organic chemistry with focus on chemical properties of elements and their compounds, reactivity, occurrence, toxicity and also their possible adverse environmental impact.
Based on the acquired knowledge in the field of inorganic and organic chemistry, the graduate should be able to further study the related fields of science, communicate with specialized departments in the field and be able to interpret their results.
Prerequisites
Minimal requirement for students is basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry from secondary school. Mandatory prerequisite: successful completion of the course: UCH/007 "Laboratory practice"
UCH/007

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

The requirement for successful completion of the course is the active participation of students in seminars and lab excercises. Laboratory reports must be submitted in time to be subsequently approved no later than the credit week.
Recommended literature
  • 1.Greenwood N. N., Earnshaw A.: Chemie prvků 1+2 komplet, Informatorium, 1993, ISBN 978-80-85427-38-7..
  • 2. Hana Kulveitová: Chemie II - Chemie prvků, TU Ostrava, ISBN 978-80-248-1322-6..
  • 3. Mareček, A., Honza, J.: Chemie pro čtyřletá gymnázia - 1, 2, 3.díl, Nakladatelství Olomouc, 2005, ISBN 80-7182-055-5, ISBN 80-7182-141-1, ISBN 80-7182-057-1.
  • 4. M. Potáček. Organická chemie pro biology, Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 1995..
  • 5. Svoboda J.: Organická chemie I. 1. vyd. Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze, Praha 2005. ISBN 80-7080-561-7.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Management (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer