2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE5400M Pollution Sampling and Analysis

15 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Dr M Ravi
Email: m.ravi@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

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
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
- Understanding of pollution sampling techniques and ability to apply knowledge of spectroscopy and chromatography for the analysis of a range of environmental pollution issues. (Contributes to AHEP4 outcome: M1)
- Propose pollutant sampling and analysis protocols that are based on wider literature and comprehensive understanding of the different sampling and analysis methods. (Contributes to AHEP4 outcome: M2, M4 & M13)
- Competence in undertaking laboratory work on quantitative analysis of a sample for pollutant concentration. (Contributes to AHEP4 outcome: M12)
- Present findings of pollution analysis and methods underpinning the analysis in a professional manner in writing and verbally. (Contributes to AHEP4 outcome: M17)

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 sample storage and extraction.
Spectroscopic techniques
- Common instrumental spectroscopic techniques used in emission monitoring infra-red, visible light, ultra-violet, X-ray techniques, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), inductively coupled plasma -mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS).
Chromatographic techniques
- Gas chromatography (GC) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Case studies, tutorials and laboratory sessions will be used to explain the ideas.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Laboratory	4	1.50	6.00
Lecture	10	2.00	20.00
Tutorial	7	1.00	7.00
Independent online learning hours			40.00
Private study hours			77.00
Total Contact hours			33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Private study will include:
- Reviewing relevant journal articles and case studies.
- Review of lecture notes and on-line material.
- Preparation of practical reports.
- Preparation of presentation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Feedback will be given three weeks after the assessments on Minerva.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Lab Report (Spectroscopy)	30.00
Presentation	Chromatography	20.00
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

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:19:34

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