Course Syllabus
Synopsis
Focus is on demonstration and discussion of challenges and pitfalls within modern trace analysis through practical experiences and experiments with Arctic environmental samples collected during field work.
Aims
To understand the role of analytical chemistry as an integrated environmental research topic for the overall environmental risk assessment in Arctic environments.
Objectives
At the end of the Unit, you should:
- understand the role of analytical chemistry as integrated environmental research topic for the overall environmental risk assessment in Arctic environments
- know the scientific validation principles and requirements underlying modern analytical chemical methods.
- know the logistical and technological requirements for conducting fieldwork under Arctic conditions
Key Skills Acquired
At the end of this Unit, you should understand:
- suitable strategies and technologies for determination and quantification of organic pollutants methods
- the steps and the requirements of an instrumental method of analysis to fulfill the quality requirements
- the logistical and technological requirements for conducting fieldwork under Arctic conditions
Syllabus
Topics covered include:
- strategies and technologies for a sound a reliable determination and quantification of organic pollutants
- principal method validation based upon standard quality control (QC) criteria
- evaluation of the quality of published data based upon QC protocols.
- method uncertainty and statistical evaluations
Learning & Teaching
- Lectures: 30 hr
- Field excursions: 6 days
- Laboratory work: 40 hr
Teaching Staff
Tomasz Maciej Ciesielski (Coord.)
Semester: 2
Timetable slot: Ca. 20. April – 05. June
ECTS: 10
Level: Optional
Bibliography
- AMAP Assessment 2015: Temporal Trends in Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Arctic (Download for free at amap.no)
- AMAP Assessment 2016: Chemicals of emerging Arctic concern. ISBN 978-82-7971-104-9 (Download for free at amap.no)
- Additional course material provided at the lectures and seminars
Assessment
- Written theory examination (70%)
- Laboratory work and report (30%)
Course Evaluation
By completion of University Unit Evaluation Questionnaire by students, annual assessment by Unit Co-ordinator.