Course Syllabus (PDF)

Course Syllabus

Synopsis

In this module, we will focus on the different application of several spectroscopic techniques for the characterization of environmental samples and their use for the evaluation of environmental risk assessment. The application of several methodologies and techniques for the study of the different environmental compartments will be studied.

Objectives

At the end of this Unit, you should:

  1. That the student is capable of designing and developing methods of instrumental analysis using spectroscopic methods.
  2. That the student is able to apply spectroscopy to environmental qualitative and quantitative analysis

Syllabus

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • Basics on mass spectrometry
  • ICP-MS methods for elemental trace analysis. Isotopic dilution method
  • Infrared spectroscopy applied to atmospheric pollution assessment
  • X-ray Fluorescence for heavy metal detection in soil, sediments, biota and water
  • Raman spectroscopy, an efficient tool for the study of emergent pollutants
  • Combination of spectroscopic techniques for a complete assessment

Learning & Teaching

  • Lectures: 20 hr
  • Seminars (oral presentations): 2 hr
  • Practical sessions: 10 hr
  • Tutorials (writing reports): 8 hr

Teaching Staff: Julene Aramendia Gutierrez, Gorka Arana Momoitio

Semester: 3

Timetable slot: To be advised

ECTS: 4  

Level: Optional

Bibliography

  • Prakash, O. et al. (2022). Spectroscopy and Its Advancements for Environmental Sustainability. In: Suyal, D.C., Soni, R. (eds) Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86169-8_14
  • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Rüstem Keçili, Chapter 6 – Spectroscopic techniques for environmental analysis,Editor(s): Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Rüstem Keçili, Modern Environmental Analysis Techniques for Pollutants,Elsevier, 2020, Pages 133-161, ISBN 9780128169346, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816934-6.00006-0.
  • Handbook of Spectroscopy: Second, Enlarged Edition, Editor(s):Prof. Dr. Günter Gauglitz, Dr. David S. Moore, First published:2 April 2014, Print ISBN:9783527321506 |Online ISBN:9783527654703 |DOI:10.1002/9783527654703
  • Skoog D.A, West D.M Principles of Instrumental Analysis (2019, June 23). Retrieved May 6, 2021, from https://chem.libretexts.org/ @go/page/74268

Assessment

  • Exercises, practical work, projects (60%)
  • Written theory examination: (40%)

Course Evaluation

By completion of University Unit Evaluation Questionnaire by students, annual assessment by Unit Coordinator. 

Course Syllabus (PDF)