2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE5400M Pollution Sampling and Analysis

15 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Dr B Mishra
Email: b.mishra@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module is designed to teach principles and applications of modern analytical techniques used in quantifying environmental pollution and contamination. A series of lectures, practical classes and tutorials are used to demonstrate the underpinning principles.

Objectives

By the end of this module you should understand the procedures for sampling, sample preparation and application of a variety of techniques for the chemical analyses of the environmental pollutants and contaminants.

Learning outcomes
- Technical report writing
- Problem solving
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Computer literacy
- Experimental skills
- Teamwork
- Presentation skills

Skills outcomes
- Technical report writing
- Problem solving
- Data interpretation and analysis
- Assessment of laboratory health and safety issues
- Computer literacy
- Teamwork
- Presentation skills

Syllabus

Environmental Pollution
- Sources of pollution, sampling,and storage.
Spectroscopy and Microscopy
- Spectroscopy and microscopy across different length scales and concentration regimes using infra-red, visible light, ultra-violet, electron, and X-ray techniques.
Chromatography
- Gas and liquid chromatography.
Emission measurements and analyses.

Case studies, tutorials and laboratory sessions will be used to explain the ideas.

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
Independent online learning hours			40.00
Private study hours			79.00
Total Contact hours			31.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Private study will include:
- Completion of on-line self-assessment question sheets.
- Reviewing relevant chapters in the text book.
- Review of lecture notes and on-line material.
- Preparation of practical reports.
- Preparation of presentation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Class test: feedback will be given.
- Presentation: feedback will be given.
- Practical report: feedback will be given.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	Group presentation	20.00
In-course Assessment	Class test	20.00
Practical Report	Lab write up	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		70.00

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)	1 hr 30 mins	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		30.00

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 website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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