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280253 VU Fate of Emerging Organic Pollutants (2024W)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Mo 20.01. 13:30-15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 12 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.10. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 14.10. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 21.10. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 28.10. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 04.11. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 11.11. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 18.11. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 25.11. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 02.12. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 09.12. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 16.12. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 13.01. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Monday 27.01. 13:30 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The overall goal of the course is to deepen your understanding of organic chemicals and their fate in the environment. A further goal is to become more familiar with critically assessing primary literature in this field of research. The course will consist of two sections: One part will cover the consolidation of environmental chemistry concepts through lectures, exercises, and the discussion of research articles (Sarah Pati) and one part will consist of a case study where this knowledge is applied to a real case of environmental pollution (Thorsten Hüffer).

Lectures and exercises:
To complement topics covered in "Organic Pollutants in the Environment" (course 280206-1), lectures will primarily focus on transport processes of organic contaminants in the environment and how to incorporate these into simple models. Exercises will accompany the lectures for a first application of the learn concepts.

Journal club:
In addition to the lectures on transport processes and modelling, a number of sessions will be dedicated to the discussion of current research articles covering diverse environmental chemistry topics with a focus on emerging organic pollutant. Students will read, present, and discuss selected research articles to learn critically assessing primary literature.

Case Study:
Past environmental case studies will be presented. Two groups of students will be assigned to each case representing two perspectives/syndicates (i.e. industry & citizen/administration). By applying the skills and knowledge on environmental organic chemistry, the students' job will be to grasp the problem, gather information and make subjective judgement representing their client's interest.

All relevant materials will be provided online in moodle.

Assessment and permitted materials

A maximum number of 90 points can be awarded to students.

Exercises and journal club (60 points):
Students can obtain a maximum of 20 points for each of the two exercises accompanying the lectures on transport and modelling and another 20 points for the presentation and discussion of research articles in the journal club sessions.

Case study (30 points):
One milestone report will be submitted by each group outlining the scope, approaches and processes relevant for the case studies (15 points). Each group will give a presentation (15 min) summarizing the main findings of the case study followed by a discussion on the outcome. Attendance is mandatory for all participants (15 points).

Further details and dates will be announced on the first lecture and provided via Moodle.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A total of 90 points can be reached: 60 points "Transport and Modelling" of emerging contaminants (SP) and 30 points for the case study project.

The points from the individual assessments are accumulated and the grade is applied to the total number of points reached during the semester. The following grading scheme will be applied:
% - Grade
> 87.5 1
75-87.49 2
62.5-74.99 3
50-62.49 4
0-49.99 5
This means that at least 50 % of the total points (i.e. 45 points) need to be accumulated to pass.

Examination topics

Completing exercises, reading assignments, student presentations, subsequent discussions, and case study project.

Reading list

Will be provided during the course via moodle.

Association in the course directory

MES 5; MA-ERD-W4.5;

Last modified: Mo 30.09.2024 15:46