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Lecturer(s)
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Petr Jan, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1) Introduction to environmental chemistry, relationship between individual chemical disciplines and the environment. 2) Chemical equilibria in the environment - acid-base equilibria, pH, distribution of chemical species, complexation equilibria, chelates. 3) Chemical equilibria in the environment - precipitation equilibria, dissolution, oxidation-reduction equilibria, redox potential, phase equilibria. 4) Fundamentals of environmental analytical chemistry, interpretation of chemical analysis results, measurement units, measurement conditions and limitations of conclusions, critical evaluation of the scientific evidence supporting claims about chemical pollution. 5) Hydrochemistry - water composition, chemical and biochemical oxygen demand, selected inorganic constituents of water. 6) Hydrochemistry - selected organic constituents of water, types of water, drinking water and its quality. 7) Atmospheric chemistry - composition of the atmosphere, aerosols, inorganic air pollutants. 8) Atmospheric chemistry - organic air pollutants, photochemical processes, smog. 9) Geochemistry - chemical composition and properties of soils, chemical processes in soils, pollutants. 10) Waste and waste treatment, recycling of materials, wastewater treatment, toxicity of substances, distinction between chemical hazards and risks associated with specific exposure scenarios, principles of green chemistry and sustainability.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Group work
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 38 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to introduce students to fundamental chemical processes occurring in different environmental compartments, the behavior and transformation of pollutants, and analytical methods used for their monitoring. Emphasis is placed on understanding chemical processes and their interrelationships, interpreting chemical analysis results, and critically evaluating information on environmental chemical pollution, with regard to its application in teaching practice.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Explain fundamental chemical processes in water, soil, and the atmosphere and relate them to the transport and transformation of pollutants (KRAAU 1.1.1). 2) Explain the principle of a selected analytical method and justify its application in monitoring a specific environmental parameter (KRAAU 1.1.1). 3) Interpret simple chemical analysis results, taking into account measurement units and conditions, and identify limitations of the conclusions drawn (KRAAU 1.1.3). 4) Explain a selected environmental chemical process clearly and scientifically accurately to pupils at a chosen educational level, using a diagram or a specific example (KRAAU 1.2.1). 5) Evaluate claims about chemical pollution or the toxicity of a substance, distinguish scientifically supported information from misleading generalizations, and substantiate the evaluation with a reliable source (KRAAU 1.1.3 and 6.2.1).
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of chemistry.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
The colloquium is assessed through a written test consisting of open-ended questions. A minimum score of 60% is required to pass. The test assesses theoretical knowledge, interpretation of simple analytical data, evaluation of the scientific evidence supporting claims about chemical pollution, and the ability to briefly explain a selected environmental chemical process to pupils. The test is conducted in person under the supervision of the instructor, is time-limited, and must be completed individually without the use of unauthorized aids, including artificial intelligence tools. The test assignments vary (different test versions or randomized question order), and assessment follows uniform grading criteria. Students are required to comply with the established rules and have the opportunity to review their assessment and receive feedback on their test results.
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Recommended literature
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Barbora Doušová, František Bůzek. Chemie životního prostředí. 2016.
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Gary W. van Loon, Stephen J. Duffy. Environmental Chemistry: A Global Perspective. 2017.
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Jana Nábělková, Jana Nekovářová. Chemie životního prostředí. 2010.
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Pavel Kalač, Jan Tříska, Ladislav Kolář, Eva Jírovcová. Chemie životního prostředí. 2010.
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Pavel Klouda. Moderní analytické metody. 2019.
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Stanley E. Manahan. Environmental Chemistry. 2022.
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