Module Identifier | EAM2120 | |||||||||||||||||
Module Title | TECHNIQUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY | |||||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2006/2007 | |||||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr Nicholas J G Pearce | |||||||||||||||||
Semester | Semester 1 | |||||||||||||||||
Other staff | Dr Bill Perkins | |||||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Lecture | 10 Hours. | ||||||||||||||||
Practical | 12 Hours. | |||||||||||||||||
Other | Field course, Anglesey, 3.5 days | |||||||||||||||||
Assessment |
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1. Methodology for sampling waters, sediments and soils for geochemical analysis and field measurement
2. Field course to Anglesey for field sampling of contaminated sediments and waters
3. Introduction to laboratory sample preparation and analyses for AAS, ICP-MS and ion chromatography
4. Environmental quality guidelines (geochemical) for waters and soils
Problem_solving | Devise a sampling strategy for waters from a river system in the field | ||
Research skills | Researching and applying methods for presentation and interpretation of geochemical data. Researching remediation techniques. | ||
Communication | Scientific report writing | ||
Improving own Learning and Performance | Develop inedepent work associated with practical classes | ||
Team work | Field sampling exercise condcuted as a team | ||
Information Technology | Use of computers and spreadsheets for performing/plotting geocehmical data. Students will have to search the internet for information on remediation techniques and quality standards e.g. data from the EC, EA, USEPA, WHO. The students will make use of BIDS/WoK etc and other searching facilities to obtain informatioon which will be included in the remediation report. | ||
Application of Number | Numerical handling is required in calculating concentrations, interpreting analytical data. | ||
Personal Development and Career planning | Discussion with staff involved concerning relevance of examples to real life applications, and relevance to careers. | ||
Subject Specific Skills | The development of sampling strategies and field measurement techniques, the implementation of sampling methods, the appropriate application of a range of analytical methods in environmental geochemistry. |
This module is at CQFW Level 7