CEG8640 : Environmental Organic Analysis
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Dr Martin Jones
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The aim of this module is to familiarise students with the theory and practice of environmental
organic analysis using modern instrumental techniques.
Practical classes, which will include health and safety considerations, will provide students with
hands-on training in the analysis of organic components in soil/sediment and water samples. Data
interpretation and data quality are considered during a tutorial workshop.
Outline Of Syllabus
Sampling techniques for organic analytes, choice of analytical techniques appropriate for the
chemical and physical properties of the analyte and matrix, solvent and solid phase extraction,
spectroscopic techniques, theory of chromatography, theory and practise of liquid chromatography,
gas chromatography, mass spectrometry and hyphenated techniques. Practical classes, which will
include health and safety considerations, will apply these approaches for the qualitative and
quantitative analysis of natural and pollutant organic components of soil/sediment and water
samples.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Mix of non-synchronous online and PiP Will be split up into smaller bits |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 9 | 3:00 | 27:00 | Practical normally includes lots of discussion. If PIP not possible, videos/synch only. discussion. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | PIP. Data interpretation workshop |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 43:00 | 43:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Online or PiP module introduction talk with lecturer |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Specialist knowledge and understanding are primarily imparted via lecture classes, supported by computer-hosted
reference materials. Subject specific skills are taught through laboratory practical classes, supported by a tutorial.
Students are encouraged and expected to learn through independent reading and subsequent reflection. They are
supported in this by the provision of an extensive, but prioritised, reading list. Practical skills are learnt by active participation in the laboratory practical classes.
Key skills are practised during the implementation of a geochemical study, and in the communication of the results of the study.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | Practical report (2000 words) |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab exercise | 1 | M | Half-day lab exercise |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The specialist skills, knowledge and understanding imparted during this module are assessed by means of a report
on the organic geochemical approaches taught in the practical classes and the data generated. The report
employs a range of approaches in order to accurately assess student abilities, including essay, calculation and
data interpretation skills. A formative assessment consisting of an in-class multiple choice test will also be used.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8640's Timetable