CEG8606 : Sources, Fates and Control of Pollutants
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Dr Martin Jones
- Lecturer: Professor Neil Gray
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide an advanced level of knowledge of the origin, toxicity,
environmental fate and remediation of key organic & inorganic pollutants.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module introduces some of the key organic and inorganic pollutants of environmental
significance.
Lectures cover the history, sources, uses and fates of a wide range of pollutants including metals and
crude oil. They also introduce key concepts such as toxicology and demonstrate how a compound's
chemistry influences its toxicity. The lectures in this module provide a view of biogeochemistry as a
tool in the treatment and control of wastes and will consider accidental pollution events and clean-up
procedures. The ways in which water and wastewater are treated by the water industry are also
considered.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Mix of non-synchronous online and PiP Will be split up into smaller bits |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Synchronous online or PiP |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | Field trip |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 55:00 | 55:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 1 hour Non-synch online or PiP |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Specialist knowledge and understanding are primarily imparted via lecture classes, supported by computer-hosted
reference materials and a one-day field trip. Students are encouraged and expected to learn through independent
reading and subsequent reflection. They are supported in this by the provision of a module specific reading list. Additional learning opportunities are provided through participation in, and discussion of, a one-day field trip. Key skills are practised through participation in the field trip.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 100 | Report of approximately 2000 words. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The specialist skills, knowledge and understanding imparted during this module are assessed by means of a coursework report/essay. The coursework enhances self-learning and reinforces understanding of lecture material and tests knowledge on a range of topics in the module. The assessment will be suitable for Study Abroad students since the resources needed for its completion will be available online.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8606's Timetable