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Class Analytical Quantification of Environmental Parameters

  • Presentation

    Presentation

    This Curricular Unit focuses on the different analytical parameters to be controlled in the environmental matrices water and sediments/soils. Elimination, minimization, and treatment techniques are studied in order to reduce possible negative impacts. The fundamental concepts of mass balances and interactions between matrices are addressed. The course unit Analytical Control of the Environment is part of a set of courses included in the programme of the Environmental Engineering course that aims to prepare professionals capable of identifying indicators of water and sediment quality. The different legislations (international and national) for each matrix are presented, addressing them with examples and real case studies.

  • Code

    Code

    ULHT39-7606
  • Syllabus

    Syllabus

    Introduction: Water in the world. Sustainability goals. Water legislation: Legislative framework. International and national legislation. The WFD and the Water Law. Quality control parameters. Water systems: Water quality control methods. River basin district and management unit. Water bodies: typology and classification. Water for human consumption: Urban cycle.  Quality parameters. WTP. Wastewater: Analysis of wastewater parameters. WWTP. Re-utilisation of RA. Bathing water: Legislation. Sampling. Parameters. Bathing water beach profile. Assessment reports. Wastewater receiving environment: Classification of the receiving environment. Parameters. Sampling systems. Data analysis. Spatial and temporal variability of environmental data. Sediments/soils: Dimensional and textural classifications. Parameters indicative of sediment/soil quality. Equipment and analytical methods. Interpretation of results: Legislation and classification.

  • Objectives

    Objectives

    The Curricular Unit of Environmental Analytical Control aims the study and quantitative analysis of indicator parameters of the quality of water and sediments with relevance to Environmental Engineering. It is intended that the students know the main techniques used in the collection, transport, storage and analysis of water samples, organisms and sediments. The students must be able to correlate the analytical results and analyse them taking into account the legislation in force for each of the components. Whenever possible, students will be confronted with real case studies and/or cases of national interest.

  • Teaching methodologies and assessment

    Teaching methodologies and assessment

    Active teaching methodology places the student at the centre of the learning process. Students are encouraged to solve exercises autonomously having the opportunity to discuss with their peers the methodology to solve the problems during the class. This approach will allow students to develop critical thinking, increasing their problem-solving capacity.

  • References

    References

    • Baird, Colin.; Cann, Michael.( 2012) - Environmental Chemistry, 5th Ed. W. H. Freeman & Co. (Ed.), 848p, ISBN-13: 978-1429277044
    • Metcalf & Eddy et al. (2003) - Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse. 4th Ed., Inter. Edition: McGraw-Hill Higher Education .1856 p., ISBN: 978-0071122504
    • Sawyer, Clair N.; McCarty, Perry L.; Parkin, Gene F. (2003) - Chemistry for environmental and engineering science. McGraw-Hill Higher Education. 752 pg.ISBN:0-07-119888-1

     

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