2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE5400M Pollution Sampling and Analysis
15 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Dr AB Ross
Email: a.b.ross@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
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.A series of lectures, practical classes and tutorials are used to demonstrate the underpinning principles.Objectives
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 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.
Learning outcomes
- Techical report writing;
- Problem solving;
- Data manipulation;
- Numeracy;
- Computer literacy;
- Experimental skills;
- Teamwork;
- Expert knowledge.
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.
- Sample preparation.
- 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, tutorials and laboratory sessions in: sampling and sample preparation, spectroscopic analysis and chromatographic separations.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 3 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 40.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 69.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 41.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Private study will include:- Completion of on-line self-assessment question sheets.
- Completion of formative MCQ tests.
- Reviewing relevant chapters in the text book.
- Review of lecture notes and on-line material.
- Prepation of practical reports.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Formative self-assessment questions: feedback will be given.- Formative MCQ questions: feedback will be given.
- Practical report: feedback will be given.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Presentation | Coursework | 20.00 |
| Practical Report | Lab write up | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
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 | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
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: 19/07/2018
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