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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Environmental Chemistry Laboratories
Module Code CS258
School School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Brian Kelleher
Semester 2: Brian Kelleher
Autumn: Brian Kelleher
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of this module is to1. appreciate the importance and significance of sample collection, storage and analysis.2. To apply chemical laboratory facilities to the study of environmental processes and environmental samples.3. To apply theoretical knowledge in a practical laboratory setting.4. To develop record keeping and report writing skills.To develop inter-personal and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes
1. Design sampling strategies that include proper storage and treatment of samples.
2. Use on-site analytical techniques.
3. Use modern laboratory techniques for the assessment of water quality.
4. To experience the demands of working in groups.
5. To be competent in report writing and presentation/interpretation of scientific data.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Laboratory75No Description
Independent learning time50No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative Syllabus.
Experiment 1. Acidity and alkalinity of drinking water Experiment 2. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (edta) titration of ca2+ and mg2+ in natural waters Experiment 3. Determination of nitrate in water by uv spectrophotometry Experiment 4. Determination of phosphate in water by visible spectrophotometry Experiment 5. Determination of sulphate in mineral waters by turbidimetry Experiment 6. Determination of metal cation levels in river water and/or soil/sediment samples by atomic absorption spectroscopy..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Report (s) (written / oral)Report on river chemistry and quality100%Week 12
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2
Indicative Reading List
  • G. Schwedt, Wiley: 2001, Indicative Reading List:Essential: Supplementary: The Essential Guide to Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, I Williams. Wiley 2001. Chemistry of the Environment, T. Spiro, W. M. Stigliani. PrenticeHall 1996. Basic Concepts of Environmental ,
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Programme or List of Programmes
ESHBSc Environmental Science & Health
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS258
Date of Last Revision04-FEB-09
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