E1250 Environmental Case Studies

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/3/0. 4 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petr Kukučka, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Rozárka Jílková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Petra Růžičková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. RNDr. Jana Klánová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. RNDr. Luděk Bláha, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Jana Klánová, Ph.D.
RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Petra Růžičková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Tue 8:00–10:50 D29/347-RCX2
Prerequisites
NOW( C7777 Handling chemical substances )
Small student groups (2-4 people) will work on a case study in teh field of environmental assessment and risk analysis. required knowledge in the field of environmental analytical chemistry, sampling methods and strategies, basic chemical and biological analyses in the environmental assessment and risk analysis. Additionally general knowledge about chemicals in the environment and tehir fate are required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim is to perform a case study on selected topic in the field of environmental assessment. Student will work in small groups (2-4 people), define hypothesis and a plan how to prove the hypothesis in the frame of a case study. Afterwards the case study will be performed (sampling, number of samples, QA/QC, sample analysis, data analysis, evaluation of results) and processed.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to: - work in a small team and participate on the work management - design and perform a study to assess the environment (sampling plan, required material and chemicals for analysis, sample analysis – chemical or toxicological, quality assurance and quality control, data interpretation) - perform environmental pollution assessment - perform risk analysis using the data obtained propose possible remediation measures - present the results
Syllabus
  • 1) Introduction – lectures (environmental assessment, sampling strategies and design, risk analysis, legislation) 2) Case studies – examples 3) Selection of a topic for a case study (each topic has a consultant – one of teachers) 4) Students‘ independent work (study design, sampling, analysis, evaluation of results) 5) Case study presentation and defence , committee of peers and teachers and scientists
Literature
  • viz pozn učitele
Teaching methods
The teaching is performed as introductory block of lectures followed by students’ setting small groups (max 4 students in one group). Afterwards topic are introduced. The focus is on the practical application of knowledge on environmental assessment. At the end a presentation/defence in front of peer and teachers committee will be performed.
Assessment methods
Evaluation is based on the assessment of the study report and presentation by peers and teachers.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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