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· The mixture of applied science and theoretical work places you in an valuable position for understanding the procedures and applications in modern environmental science
· A number of laboratory classes allows you to familiarise yourself with the current analytical instrumentation in environmental science
· The course uses examples of environmental issues allowing you to understand the problem, how the analysis was conducted and the implications of the results
The main assessment in this course is a practical write up that is written in the style of a scientific paper giving you an opportunity to perfect this style of writing
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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The course covers a broad range of environmental analytical problems related to the soil/plant/water system. Sample preparation procedures and sampling methods are covered, as are key soil chemical processes and how they are quantified. Instrumental methods of analysis that are considered in the course include spectrophotometry and colorimetry, fluorimetry, flame atomic absorption spectrometry, high pressure liquid and ion chromatography, total organic carbon analysis, plasma atomic emission spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The application of these techniques is discussed using a number of case studies.
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This course runs in weeks 31-35, and is scheduled in Thread 1, so may have contact hours in any or all of these times: Mondays, 9-13; Thursday, all day; Friday, 9-13. If this is an optional course, there may also be contact hours on Wednesdays, 11-13.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st attempt: 100% continuous assessment, presentation (25%), report (75%, maximum 3,000 words). Resit: Resubmission of failed work, a revised write-up and/or competency test.
Formative assessment will be provided during practicals, presentations and class discussion.
Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments.
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