1. General information
Course:
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Code:
37324
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
340 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Academic year:
2019-20
Center:
501 - FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Group(s):
40
Year:
3
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
MARIA JIMENEZ MORENO
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Sabatini/0.8
Q. ANALÍTICA Y TGIA. ALIMENTOS
926051710
maria.jimenez@uclm.es
Monday,Wednesday and Thursday from 12 to 14 h. Arrange an appointment by email.
Lecturer:
ANA MARIA RODRIGUEZ CERVANTES
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Sabatini, despacho 0.222
QUÍMICA FÍSICA
5494
anamaria.rodriguez@uclm.es
Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 to 14:00 and Thursday from 15:00 to 17:00 h. Arrange an appointment by email.
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Lecturer:
NURIA RODRIGUEZ FARIÑAS
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Sabatini/0.9
Q. ANALÍTICA Y TGIA. ALIMENTOS
5459
nuria.rodriguez@uclm.es
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Lecturer:
ROSA DEL CARMEN RODRIGUEZ MARTIN-DOIMEADIOS
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Sabatini/0.16
Q. ANALÍTICA Y TGIA. ALIMENTOS
5420
rosacarmen.rodriguez@uclm.es
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 13 to 15 h. Arrange an appointment by email.
Lecturer:
DIANA RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Sabatini, despacho 0.222
QUÍMICA FÍSICA
5463
diana.rodriguez@uclm.es
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 to 14:00h. Arrange an appointment by email.
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Nowadays, pollution is one of the most serious problems affecting both environmental compartments and humans. Thus, this subject presents a brief introduction of the scientific basis of air, water and soil pollution and the practical approachesthat can be apply for its control.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB06 | Students have developed the ability to work as a team and lead, direct, plan and supervise multidisciplinary teams |
| E04 | Ability to integrate experimental evidence found in field and/or laboratory studies with theoretical knowledge. |
| E05 | Capacity for qualitative data interpretation |
| E06 | Capacity for quantitative data interpretation |
| E13 | Ability to handle software. |
| E25 | Capacity to treat contaminated soil. |
| E26 | Ability to assess air quality and purify air emissions |
| G01 | Proficiency in a second foreign language at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
| G03 | Good oral and written communication |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| That the student knows and understands the main types of chemical balances and their implications in natural and/or industrial processes of both pollution and decontamination. | |
| The student will be able to apply his or her knowledge to extract relevant information on the chemical nature of both the components of the natural environment and the pollutants, their reactivity in the environmental systems (atmosphere, soil, water and interfaces) and their toxicity or dangerousness as well as to evaluate different possibilities for their control, prevention, mitigation and remediation of pollution. | |
| That the student is able to learn and work autonomously and to solve problems through the search for information, its analysis, interpretation and synthesis, as well as to transmit its ideas and conclusions correctly in oral and written form. | |
| That the student is able to take and treat environmental and/or industrial samples for their control and analysis using the most appropriate analytical techniques in each case. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Description | |
| That the student knows and identifies the main natural and anthropogenic air, soil and water pollutants and understands their dynamics and transformations in the environmental compartments. | |
| That the student will be able to evaluate and predict the dispersion of air pollutants in different situations regarding the source of emission and taking into account the local climate conditions. | |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Introduction to environmental pollution.
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Unit 2: Atmospheric circulation, transport, diffusion and dispersion of pollutants.
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Unit 3: Air quality in Castilla-La Mancha.
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Unit 4: Air pollution control strategies.
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Unit 5: Water pollution: sources, transport,dispersion and effects of pollutants. Control and assessment.
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Unit 6: Soil pollution: sources, transport, dispersion and effects of pollutants. Control and assessment.
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Unit 7: Water and soil quality. Regulatory framework.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, REMARKS
Laboratory sessions:
A Simulation Program for Modelling Atmospheric Pollutant Dispersion.
Detection of Air Pollutants by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry.
Catalytic Converter Efficiency in Cars.
Air Quality of University Campus de la Fábrica de Armas.
Extraction and determination of total and extractable zinc concentrations in soils by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Assessment of soil pollution by metals.
Spectrometric determination of trophic state indicators in natural waters and calculation of eutrophication index.
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | R | Description * |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E25 E26 G01 | 1 | 25 | N | N | Y | Teaching classes will be developed in an interactive way with the students including open discussion. The presentations to follow the classes will be available at the Moodle virtual platform for download. |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB02 E04 E05 E06 | 0.4 | 10 | N | N | N | These sessions pretend to improve the comprehension of the studied topics through the execution of exercises and cases studies. |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB02 CB06 E04 E05 E06 E13 E25 E26 G03 | 0.62 | 15.5 | Y | Y | N | Practical sessions will be compulsory and will be organized in working groups. These practical sessions will enable the students to apply the theoretical concepts to real situations. |
| Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB02 E04 E05 E06 E25 E26 G03 | 0.04 | 1 | Y | Y | Y | A written evaluation test about laboratory sessions will be performed. |
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB02 E05 E06 E25 E26 G03 | 0.04 | 1 | Y | N | Y | A midterm progress test of the 4 first subjects (Air pollution) will be carried out. This test will evaluate both theoretical contents and problem solving ability. |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB02 E05 E06 E25 E26 G03 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | Y | Y | A final written test will be performed. This final test will evaluate both theoretical contents and problem solving ability. |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB02 E04 E05 E06 G01 | 3.6 | 90 | N | N | N | |
| Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] | Other Methodologies | CB02 E05 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | N | N | Questions of concern and/or scientific articles related to the proposed topics will be discussed. |
| Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB02 E05 | 0.02 | 0.5 | Y | Y | N | An initial written evaluation test will be performed before the lab sessions. |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming R: Rescheduling training activity
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Grading System | |||
| Evaluation System | Face-to-Face | Self-Study Student | Description |
| Other methods of assessment | 10.00% | 0.00% | Participation in different activities that will be proposed during the course. These activities are not compulsory or recoverable. |
| Laboratory sessions | 10.00% | 0.00% | An initial written exam will be performed before the lab sessions in order to assess the comprehension about the lab guidelines. |
| Test | 20.00% | 0.00% | A written exam about laboratory sessions will be performed. A minimum grade of 4.0 points out of 10 will be required to make average with the qualifications obtained in the rest of activities. |
| Final test | 30.00% | 0.00% | A final exam which include questions about the entire subject(air, water and soil pollution)and problems/exercises will be performed. A minimum of 4.0 points out to 10 will be required to be able to sum the rest of the activities. In case of not passing the progress eliminatory progress exam, this final exam will be the 60% of the entire calification.To make an average between the grades obtained in the first four topics (Air Pollution) and the last three (pollution of soil and water)it is essential to obtain a minimum of 3.5 in each part. |
| Progress Tests | 30.00% | 0.00% | A midterm progress eliminatory test of the first four subjects (air pollution) will be done. A minimum of 5 points out to 10 will be required to exclude this part of the course contents from the final regular examination call. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 0.00% | |
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
In order to pass the subject, it will be compulsory to have completed and passed the lab work. For that purpose, attendance to all laboratory sessions will be compulsory. In addition, the evaluation test of the laboratory sessions must also be passed. Lab work mark will be kept the next academic year if the subject is not passed.
A progress eliminatory exam of the first four subjects (air pollution) will be performed. A minimum of 5 points out to 10 will be required to exclude this part of the course contents from the final regular examination call.
In the final exam of the regular examination schedule, the students who have passed the midterm progress exam will only have to be examined from the contents corresponding to the subjects 5-7 (soil and water pollution). To average both marks (from air pollution and soil and water pollution tests), it is necessary to have a minimum of 3.5 out of 10 points in each part.
The final exam will consist of some questions about the theoretical contents and numerical cases studies. A minimum of 4 points out of 10 will be necessary to average the mark of this exam with the marks obtained in the rest of activities.
A progress eliminatory exam of the first four subjects (air pollution) will be performed. A minimum of 5 points out to 10 will be required to exclude this part of the course contents from the final regular examination call.
In the final exam of the regular examination schedule, the students who have passed the midterm progress exam will only have to be examined from the contents corresponding to the subjects 5-7 (soil and water pollution). To average both marks (from air pollution and soil and water pollution tests), it is necessary to have a minimum of 3.5 out of 10 points in each part.
The final exam will consist of some questions about the theoretical contents and numerical cases studies. A minimum of 4 points out of 10 will be necessary to average the mark of this exam with the marks obtained in the rest of activities.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The resit/retake exam will consist of some questions about the topics of the subject and the lab work (if it has not been previously passed). In this resit/retake exam, a minimum of 4 points out to 10 must be required to sum the marks obtained in the rest of activities.
In the resit/retake exam, students who have passed the progress exam (four first topics) will only have to be examined from the contents corresponding to the subjects 5-7 (soil and water pollution). To average both marks (from air pollution and soil and water pollution tests), it is necessary to have a minimum of 3.5 out of 10 points in each part.
In the resit/retake exam, students who have passed the progress exam (four first topics) will only have to be examined from the contents corresponding to the subjects 5-7 (soil and water pollution). To average both marks (from air pollution and soil and water pollution tests), it is necessary to have a minimum of 3.5 out of 10 points in each part.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
To pass this special call, a final test will be performed and will represent 100% of the mark. In addition, it will be compulsory to have attended and passed the laboratory sessions.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 16 |
| Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 75 |
| Unit 1 (de 7): Introduction to environmental pollution. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Unit 2 (de 7): Atmospheric circulation, transport, diffusion and dispersion of pollutants. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .5 |
| Unit 3 (de 7): Air quality in Castilla-La Mancha. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | 1 |
| Unit 4 (de 7): Air pollution control strategies. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 7 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | 1 |
| Unit 5 (de 7): Water pollution: sources, transport,dispersion and effects of pollutants. Control and assessment. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2.5 |
| Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | 1 |
| Unit 6 (de 7): Soil pollution: sources, transport, dispersion and effects of pollutants. Control and assessment. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | 1 |
| Unit 7 (de 7): Water and soil quality. Regulatory framework. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.5 |
| Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .5 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
| Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
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| Portal de información ambiental | http://pagina.jccm.es/medioambiente/rvca/calidadaire.htm | ||||||||
| Manual de contaminación ambiental | Fundación Mapfre | 84-7100-801-7 | 2000 |
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| Grupo intergubernamental de expertos sobre el cambio climático | http://www.ipcc.ch/ | ||||||||
| Cruz-Guzmán Alcalá, Marta | La contaminación de suelos y aguas: su prevención con nuevas sustancias naturales | Universidad de Sevilla, Secretariado de Publica | 978-84-472-0926-2 | 2007 |
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| Domènech, Xavier | Química ambiental de sistemas terrestres | Reverté | 84-291-7906-2 | 2006 |
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| Manahan, Stanley E. | Introducción a la química ambiental | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Rever | 968-6708-60-X | 2007 |
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| Marín García, María Luisa | Análisis químico de suelos y aguas: manual de laboratorio | Universidad Politécnica. Departamento de Química, | 84-9705-242-0 | 2002 |
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| Marín García, María Luisa | Análisis químico de suelos y aguas: transparencias y problemas | Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. Servicio de P | 978-84-9705-448-5 | 2003 |
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| Mirsal, Ibrahim A. | Soil pollution: origin, monitoring & remediation | Springer | 978-3-540-70775-2 | 2008 |
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| Orozco Barrenetxea, Carmen y otros | Contaminación ambiental: una visión desde la química | Thomson | 978-84-9732-178-5 | 2008 |
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| Orozco Barrenetxea, Carmen y otros | Problemas resueltos de contaminación ambiental | Thomson editores | 84-9732-188-X | 2003 |
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| Vallero, Daniel A. | Environmental contaminants: assessment and control | Academic Press | 0-12-710057-1 | 2004 |
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| Vicent Espert y P. Amparo López | Dispersión de contaminantes en el aire | UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA. SERVICIO DE PUBLICACION | 9788477219149 | 2000 | |||||
| Wark Warner | Contaminación del aire. Origen y control | Limusa | 968-18-1954-3 |