Course
Water Chemistry (MLJ500)
Water chemistry introduces the principles and use of calculations of equilibra in aquatic systems.
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Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
MLJ500
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Timeplan
Content
Water chemistry introduces the principles and applications for chemical equilibria in aquatic systems. The course includes weak and strong single- and multiple acid- and base systems, including calculations on such complex systems. Titration curves and buffer properties will be discussed. The equilibria between gas and liquid phase (e.g. for CO2 ) will be included. The equilibria between metals selected complex formers will be discussed.
Learning outcome
After passing this course the students should be able to:
- understand general topics as acid and base reactions, precipitation/dissolution and complexing
- understand basic analytical methods used in water chemistry (eg. for pH, conductivity & alkalinity)
- understand the carbonate buffer system, and the impact for aquatic chemistry in general
- understand effects of speciation on availability and toxicity of selected ions
Forkunnskapskrav
HSE-course for master students (TN501)
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Analytical chemistry (BIK300), Analytical Environmental Chemistry (KJE240)
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed | — | — | — |
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Laboratory Reports
The laboratory reports must be approved in order to take the exam.
Fagperson(er)
Course teacher:
Espen EngeCourse coordinator:
Espen EngeCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Liv Margareth AkslandCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Erling Berge MonsenHead of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreMethod of work
4 hours lecturing each week. 1 week lab.
Overlapping
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Water Chemistry (MET100_1) , Water Chemistry (MLJ500_1) | 10 |
Åpent for
Master in Environmental Technology. Open on demand and by request to lecturer.
Emneevaluering
Forms and/or discussion.
Litteratur
Snoeyink, V.L. and Jenkins, D.: Water Chemistry, (Wiley, 1980)
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1