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Lecturer(s)
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Kučera Lukáš, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Slačálek Jakub, Mgr.
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Course content
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1. The atmosphere, atmospheric composition, atmospheric phenomena. 2. Energy transfer in the atmosphere, greenhouse gases. 3. The ozone layer. 4. Chemical reactions in the atmosphere. 5. Gas analysis - basic operations (measurement of temperature, pressure, and flow rate). 6. Air sampling. 7. Analysis of inorganic components (nitrogen and sulfur compounds). 8. Use of absorption techniques for air analysis. 9. Gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric determination of air components. 10. Determination of organic compounds in the air. 11. Information systems and legislation in the Czech Republic. 12. Discussion on selected areas of atmospheric chemistry
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
- Attendace
- 13 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 27 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim is to become familiar with the problems of air and its analysis.
Define and describe the basic chemistry of atmosphere, classify the chemical reactions in atmosphere and their reaction mechanism. Describe basic principles of atmosphere and gas chemical analysis. Analyze the influence of atmosphere pollution on other environmental components (water, soil).
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Prerequisites
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The knowledge of basics of general, organic, anorganic, physical, analytical chemistry and insrumental methods is recommended.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam
written test (minimum 60% score required to pass); oral exam - discussion of two questions of one's choice.
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Recommended literature
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1. Barbara J. Finlayson-Pitts, Chemistry Of The Upper And Lower Atmosphere: Theory, Experiments, and Applications, Academic Press (1999.
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2. John H. Seinfeld, Spyros N. Pandis, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change, Wiley-Interscience (2006)..
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3. Colin Baird, Michael Cann, Environmental Chemistry, W. H. Freeman (2004)..
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Girard, J.E. Principles of Enviromental Chemistry. London. 2005.
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