Undergraduate Course: Environmental Chemistry 2 (CHEM08020)
Course Outline
| School | School of Chemistry |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This is a second year level 8 course for science students who wish to expand their knowledge into the applied field of environmental chemistry. The course is designed to broaden students knowledge of where chemistry interacts with society, namely at the environmental and industrial interfaces. |
| Course description |
Inorganic, organic and physical chemistry relevant to the environment and directed towards This course provides students with an understanding of the chemistry of the biosphere as well as to perturbations introduced by man. The degree examination consists of one written paper. Course work contributes to the overall assessment.
Students are advised that the level of chemistry in this course is at the second year university academic level and has a pre-requisite of 40 credits in first year chemistry.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 30,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 6,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 12,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
148 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
15 %,
Practical Exam
25 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
one essay, one six-week laboratory, one 3 hour degree exam, with each component contributing to the final mark in the ratio 0.15:0.25:0.60, respectively.
A mark of at least 40% must be achieved in the laboratory component of the course. |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided through three major channels:
Tutorials:
You will be asked to prepare some questions each week. Although these are not marked, you should always attempt the questions in advance. Answers to the pre-tutorial questions will be supplied and they are a good self-check on how well you have understood the material from the lectures. Use the tutorial to ask questions, answer more demanding questions and clear up any difficulties you have with a particular topic.
Laboratories:
Each lab report you complete will be returned a week after submission and you will have the chance to discuss any comments and the mark on your report with your demonstrator so you can learn from these and improve for future reports. During the laboratory sessions you will be supervised by a demonstrator who will be available to provide continual feedback on your practical performance.
Workshop:
Feedback on a 5 minute oral presentation will be given by the assessor immediately after the presentation and detailed feedback on the written exercise will be provided a week later.
You will also be given the opportunity to supply feedback regarding each of your marked exercises as well as an overall assessment for each of your lecture and practical courses. This feedback will be used to improve our performance at the teaching/learning interface. You will also be given the opportunity to rate your lecturers and your laboratory demonstrators. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 3:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- describe the basic principles of environmental toxicology, discuss illustrative examples, and perform simple calculations of relevance to the assessment of human exposure to potentially harmful chemical entities in the environment
- describe the major chemical composition and processes occurring in the atmosphere, and explain the chemistry underpinning some of the perturbation humankind is causing to the natural atmosphere
- explain the environmental impact of the current use of fossil fuels, and describe how these may be minimized, including a critical assessment of the role of renewable energy technology
- discuss the chemical principles underpinning various waste treatment options and illustrate the principles of green chemistry through its application to various examples of synthetic chemistry
- perform accurate laboratory work in a range of basic analytical chemistry applications
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Reading List
Recommended texts:
Environmental Chemistry, C.Baird and M.Cann, ISBN: 978-1429201469
Chemistry of the Environment, T.G. Spiro and W.M. Stigliani, ISBN: 978-1891389702
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry, N.J.Bunce, 0-920063-50-0
Environmental Chemistry, S.E. Manahan, ISBN: 978-1566706339
Understanding Out Environment, R.M. Harrison, ISBN: 978-0851862330 |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Time management (laboratory)
Independent planning (laboratory)
Appreciation of the role of science in society (communication workshop)
Good Laboratory Practise (GLP) (laboratory)
Appreciation of the role of chemistry in industry (career seminars)
Appreciation of possible academic research careers |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
30 hours lecture, 6 hours example classes, 12 hours laboratories |
| Keywords | EC2, environmental chemistry |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Murray Low
Tel: (0131 6)50 4766
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Susan Maitland
Tel: (0131 6)50 4707
Email: |
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