61621 CHEMICALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

FACULTY OF SCIENCES 1997

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Credit Points 1.00

Pre-requisite: 61613

Synopsis


Topics include sampling theory, sample preparation, separation
analysis, volumetric analysis,  atomic absorption spectroscopy,
flame photometry, radiochemistry and tracers, trace analysis,
automated methods, water analysis, soil analysis, air and gas
analysis and nitrogen and phosphate determination in biological
specimens.
A study of pollution of air, soil and water including toxicology
will be undertaken to allow the student to identify and measure
pollutants.

The importance of colloids and surface properties in the environment
will be studied.