ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ANDREA RAFFAELLI
Academic year2016/17
CourseENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Code139CC
Credits6
PeriodSemester 2
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
CHIMICA ORGANICA AMBIENTALECHIM/06LEZIONI52
ANDREA RAFFAELLI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
After a short remind of systematic organic chemistry, the course takes into consideration the main classes of organic pollutants, discussing their origins and fate, their chemistry both as synthetic precedures, if any, and environmental degradation processes. Finally, the analytical tools for identification and characterization of such pollutants in various environmental matrices will be described, with particular emphasis on mass spectrometry. The student will be able to prepare a relation on the problems related to a particular pollutant or class of pollutants.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the relation contents using the appropriate terminology. He should present the data as it is normally performed in industrial breefings. In alternative, in case of classic oral examination, the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression.

Methods:

  • Final oral exam

Further information:
At student's choice, the candidate can prepare a relation on a particular pollutant or class of pollutants, as she/he will possibly will have to prepare in their future work experiences. The relation should cover three main sectors: the chemistry of the pollutant(s), their implications with the environment and the analytical methods used for their determination in environmental matrices.
Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • participation in seminar
  • preparation of oral/written report
  • participation in discussions

Attendance: Advised

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • Seminar
Syllabus
Rapid remind of systematic organic chemistry. Functional groups and nomenclature. Organic compound reactivity organized by a class of reactions approach. Organic pollutants and environment. Description of the main classes of organic pollutants. "Emerging" organic pollutants: new classes of contaminats in the environment. Analytical tools for the identification and characterization of organic pollutants. Mass spectrometry and its applications in environmental problems.
Bibliography
Recommended reading includes: Colin Baird – “Chimica Ambientale” – Ed. Zanichelli Stanley E. Manahan – “Chimica dell’ambiente” – Ed. Piccin Silverstein – “Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds” Cappiello (Ed) – “Advances in LC-MS Instrumentation”, Elsevier, 2007. It is very useful, moreover, take advantage of the slides and the literature articles and reports available on the e-learning site.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27