APPLIED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY PART A: ENVIRONMENT
Basic knowledge of general chemistry and instrumental analytical chemistry is required.
The course aims at providing the students with the theoretical and practical tools to undertake environmental chemical analysis. Learning outcomes include: 1) knowledge on main classes of pollutants, sampling schemes and methods in environmental analysis, main analytical methods in environmental analysis; 2) ability to critically assess an analytical protocol related to environmental analysis; 3) understanding an international standard regarding environmental analysis.
Basic environmental chemistry: pollutant classes, mechanisms of pollutant transport, bioaccumulation and biomagnification.
Sampling and sample treatment methods: sampling schemes, sampling of solids, liquids, gases and aerosols, sample stabilization and treatment prior to analysis.
In situ and on line measurements: in situ analytical methods and environmental monitoring (sampling and on line measurements).
Standard analytical methods in environmental analysis: standardisation of analytical methods, international standards, quality control and quality assurance.
Roger N. Reeve, Introduction to environmental analysis, John Wiley & Sons, 2002