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Advanced Analytical Chemistry Labs
CEN 511
Description
 This course will provide a comprehensive overview of important analytical methods employed by different industrial sectors. The techniques covered include physical, chemical and biological methods of characterization, highlighting approaches to their use to define important attributes of the compositional/chemical and mesoscopic/physical features of the samples characterized. The purpose of the module is to provide graduate students with the tools required to understand the underlying principles and applications in the field of analytical chemistry via methods routinely employed in the industrial sector. 

The topics and methods of characterization that will be covered include:
1)    Monitoring the residual concentration of pharmaceuticals through HPLC during the application of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
2)    Tracking the mineralization of pharmaceutical waste during AOP treatment using Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis.
3)    Adsorption of 4-NP on activated carbon.
4)    Determination of Chemical Oxygen Demand (TOC) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) from wastewater.
5)    Determination of the effect of temperature on the concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds in air.
6)    The effect of voltage and current intensity for hydrogen production in a fuel cell. 
7)    Determination of the oxidation of motor oil with the use of FTIR.
8)    Determination of Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) in food samples. 


ECTS credits
5
Teaching Language
English
Exam Language
English
Support Materials Language
English
Basic Learning Outcomes
  • Understanding of the multiple technical, legal and property constraints that arise in a project of Environmental engineering work. 
    (B2 - EEM - Understanding of the multiple technical, legal and property constraints that arise in a project of Environmental engineering work. )
  • Ability to analyse and evaluate different alternatives and develop the most sustainable solution,  in order to achieve the greatest effectiveness, favoring progress and a sustainable development that respects the society as well as the environment. 
    (B3 - EEM - Ability to analyse and evaluate different alternatives and develop the most sustainable solution,  in order to achieve the greatest effectiveness, favoring progress and a sustainable development that respects the society as well as the environment. )
  • Knowledge how to apply technical and management skills in a field of Environmental Engineering.
    (B6 - EEM - Knowledge how to apply technical and management skills in a field of Environmental Engineering.)
  • Advanced laboratory skills and the ability to design and conduct experimental investigations, critically evaluate data and draw conclusions. 
    (B8 - EEM - Advanced laboratory skills and the ability to design and conduct experimental investigations, critically evaluate data and draw conclusions. )
Final Learning Outcomes
  • Generating and/or creating innovative sustainable solutions to new problems in  Environmental Engineering. 
    (F14 - EEM - Generating and/or creating innovative sustainable solutions to new problems in  Environmental Engineering. )
  • Ability to follow research developments in science and technology. 
    (F15 - EEM - Ability to follow research developments in science and technology. )
  • Ability to integrate information from different sources into practical application and research.
    (F16 - EEM - Ability to integrate information from different sources into practical application and research.)
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