2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE5400M Pollution Sampling and Analysis
15 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Dr A B Ross
Email: a.b.ross@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Module replaces
PEME5410M Polution Sampling and AnalysisThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
The module is designed to give the background theory and principles of operation of modern analytical instrumentation and their use in environmental and emission measurements.Learning outcomes
By the end of this module you should have a sound knowledge of the underlying principles of the main instrumental chemical analysis used in pollution monitoring and measurement. You should understand the procedures for sampling and sample preparation and the chemical processes occurring in each instrument.
You will develop an appreciation of relevant health and safety issues when designing experimental procedures and when performing laboratory work including the use of personal protective equipment, appropriate waste disposal and sample collection and storage.
You will gain an understanding of the applications of the methods to a range of pollutants, develop your data processing skills as well as your researching and presentation skills.
Skills outcomes
- Technical report writing
- Problem solving
- Data manipulation
- Assessment of laboratory health and safety issues
- Numeracy
- Computer literacy
- Teamwork
- Expert knowledge
Syllabus
- Sources of pollution
- Sampling and storage
- Risk assessment methods
- Ambient air quality monitoring
- Introduction to spectroscopy
- Infra-red spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy
- Introduction to atomic spectroscopy
- Atomic adsorption spectroscopy
- Emission spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry
- Separation science
- Chromatographic methods
- Gas chromatography
- High performance liquid chromatography
- Quantification methods
- Point source emission measurements
- On line analysis
- Case studies and laboratories
- Water analysis
- Soil analysis
- Air pollution
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Group learning | 1 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 78.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 52.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Private study will include:- Completion of on-line self-assessment question sheets, using the lecture notes and text book
- Reviewing relevant chapters in the text book
- Completing the laboratory sessions and tutorials which will involve data manipulation and presentation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Formative self-assessment questions- Case study
- MCQ questions
- Group presentation
- Tutorials
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course MCQ | Class tests | 0.00 |
| Report | Case study | 20.00 |
| Presentation | Group presentation | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/04/2017
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