Course Syllabus
Synopsis
The most up-to-date instrumental methods for trace analysis (for both organic and trace metal contaminants) in aquatic and atmospheric samples will be presented. The basics of elemental and molecular analysis will be covered with a focus on mass spectrometry and chromatography as well as spectroscopy. Specificities of environmental sampling, sample preparation, quantification and speciation will be emphasized. Case studies will allow the discussion about the applications of these methodologies and strongly support the theoretical understanding of both their interests and limitations in studying water and air pollution.
Aims
To provide exposure to the most up-to-date analytical methodologies for both targeted and non-targeted analysis in environmental samples.
Objectives
At the end of the Unit, you should:
- Understand the basics of the most important analytical techniques for environmental sample (aquatic and atmospheric) analysis
- Be able to design an appropriate sample preparation and analysis procedure for a given organic micropollutant or trace metal
- Understand the basics of non-targeted analysis
- Know the level of implementation of the different instrumental methodologies in environmental monitoring, in relation with laws and regulations on human and environmental health
Key Skills Acquired
At the end of this Unit, you should understand:
- The key steps of a trace analysis procedure
- The interests and limitations of the most commonly applied or newly developed analytical methods for environmental samples
Syllabus
Topics covered include:
- Basics on mass spectrometry and coupling with chromatography
- ICP-MS methods for elemental trace analysis.
- Sample preparation methods for trace analysis in air, water, sediment and biological matrices
- Specific issues about quantification and speciation in environmental samples
Learning & Teaching
- Lectures: 23.66 hr
- Seminars : 1 hr
- Case studies : 2 hr
- Field trip: ½ day
Teaching Staff
E. Perraudin (Coord.), H. Budzinski, P. Labadie, J. Schäfer and E. Villenave
Semester
Timetable slot: TBD
ECTS: 6
Level: Compulsory
Bibliography
- Hoffmann. 2008. Mass spectrometry: principles and applications, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK.
- R. Meyer. 2010. Practical high-performance liquid chromatography. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK.
- Mitra (Ed.). 2003. Sample preparation techniques in analytical chemistry. WileyInterscience, Hoboken, New Jersey
- Analytical techniques for atmospheric measurements, D. E. Heard, 2006, Blackwell
Assessment
- Written theory examination (80%)
- Reversed course (20%)
Course Evaluation
By completion of University Unit Evaluation Questionnaire by students, annual assessment by Unit Coordinator.