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1. General information
Course:
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Code:
37324
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
340 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Academic year:
2022-23
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 to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Arrange an appointment by mail.

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 to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Arrange an appointment by mail.

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 to Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arrange an appointment by mail.

Lecturer: ARMANDO SÁNCHEZ CACHERO - Group(s): 40 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
ICAM/Laboratorio 0.22
Q. ANALÍTICA Y TGIA. ALIMENTOS
Armando.Sanchez@uclm.es
Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Arrange an appointment by mail.

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.
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
T01 To know a second foreign language.
T03 To use a correct oral and written communication.
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
Course learning outcomes
Description
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.
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.
Additional outcomes
Description
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.
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.
6. Units / Contents
  • Unit 1: Introduction to environmental pollution.
  • Unit 2: Atmospheric circulation, transport, diffusion and dispersion of pollutants.
  • Unit 3: Air quality in Castilla-La Mancha.
  • Unit 4: Air pollution control strategies.
  • Unit 5: Water pollution: sources, transport,dispersion and effects of pollutants. Control and assessment.
  • Unit 6: Soil pollution: sources, transport, dispersion and effects of pollutants. Control and assessment.
  • 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 Description
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Lectures E25 E26 T01 1 25 N N 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 0.5 12.5 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 E04 E05 E06 E13 E25 E26 T03 0.62 15.5 Y Y 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. These lab sessions will not be recoverable, but the evaluation of this activity could be recover in the different calls.
Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] Assessment tests CB02 E04 E05 E06 E25 E26 T03 0.04 1 Y Y A written evaluation test about laboratory sessions will be performed on a date close to the end of the sessions.
Final test [ON-SITE] Assessment tests CB02 E05 E06 E25 E26 T03 0.12 3 Y Y A final written test including two different exams (theory and problems solving) 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 T01 2.8 70 N N
Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] Other Methodologies CB02 E05 0.1 2.5 Y N Questions of concern related to the proposed topics will be discussed at classes with Turning Point.
Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] Assessment tests CB02 E05 0.02 0.5 Y Y An initial written evaluation test will be performed before the lab sessions. This activity will be compulsory and unrecoverable.
Other off-site activity [OFF-SITE] Collaborative on line international learning (COIL) CB02 E05 E06 E13 T01 T03 0.7 17.5 Y N Collaborative learning activities such as the Peerwise tool and work about the trend of pollutants.
On-line debates and forums [OFF-SITE] Collaborative on line international learning (COIL) E25 E26 T01 0.1 2.5 N N Group tutorials will be carried out with international students. *The development of the COIL activity will be conditioned to the number of international students.
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 (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).

8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
Evaluation System Continuous assessment Non-continuous evaluation * Description
Other methods of assessment 20.00% 0.00% Participation in thedifferent activities that will be proposed during the course, including those of collaborative on line international learning (COIL). These activities are not compulsory nor recoverable.
Laboratory sessions 10.00% 10.00% An initial written exam will be performed before the lab sessions in order to assess the comprehension about the lab guidelines. This activity will be compulsory and unrecoverable.
Test 10.00% 10.00% 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% 40.00% A final exam of theoretical concepts which include questions about the entire subject (air, water and soil pollution) 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.
Final test 30.00% 40.00% A final exam of problems/exercises related to all types of pollution 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.
Total: 100.00% 100.00%  
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).

Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
  • Continuous assessment:
    By default, the modality assigned to the student will be the continuous assessment. The students may request the change to the non-continuous assessment modality (before the end of the class period) by sending an email to the teacher, only if the student has not completed the 50% of the evaluable activities. 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. The final exam will consist of some questions about the theoretical contents and numerical cases studies. A minimum of 4 points out of 10 in both parts will be necessary to average the mark of this exam with the marks obtained in the rest of activities. In any case, the subject will be passed if the global mark of the overall assessable activities are 5 or higher over 10.
  • Non-continuous evaluation:
    In this modality, the attendance to the lab sessions is compulsory and non-recoverable activity in order to pass the subject. The assessment will be recoverable, both in the resit and special retake 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.
    The final exam will consist of some questions about the theoretical contents and numerical cases studies. A minimum of 4 points out of 10 in both parts will be necessary to average the mark of this exam with the marks obtained in the rest of activities. In any case, the subject will be passed if the global mark of the overall assessable activities are 5 or higher over 10.

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 any case, the subject will be passed if the global mark of the overall assessable activities are 5 or higher over 10.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
The special 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 the special retake exam, a minimum of 4 points out to 10 must be required in both theory and lab exams to pass the subject.
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] 15.5
Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] 1
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] 3
Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] 1
Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] 5
Other on-site activities [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] 70
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Collaborative on line international learning (COIL)] 2.5
On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Collaborative on line international learning (COIL)] 17.5

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

Unit 3 (de 7): Air quality in Castilla-La Mancha.
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2

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

Unit 7 (de 7): Water and soil quality. Regulatory framework.
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 1.5

Global activity
Activities hours
10. Bibliography and Sources
Author(s) Title Book/Journal Citv Publishing house ISBN Year Description Link Catálogo biblioteca
Portal de información ambiental http://pagina.jccm.es/medioambiente/rvca/calidadaire.htm  
Manual de contaminación ambiental Fundación Mapfre 84-7100-801-7 2000 Ficha de la biblioteca
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 Ficha de la biblioteca
Domènech, Xavier Química ambiental de sistemas terrestres Reverté 84-291-7906-2 2006 Ficha de la biblioteca
Manahan, Stanley E. Introducción a la química ambiental Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Rever 968-6708-60-X 2007 Ficha de la biblioteca
Marín García, María Luisa Análisis químico de suelos y aguas: manual de laboratorio Universidad Politécnica. Departamento de Química, 84-9705-242-0 2002 Ficha de la biblioteca
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 Ficha de la biblioteca
Mirsal, Ibrahim A. Soil pollution: origin, monitoring & remediation Springer 978-3-540-70775-2 2008 Ficha de la biblioteca
Orozco Barrenetxea, Carmen y otros Contaminación ambiental: una visión desde la química Thomson 978-84-9732-178-5 2008 Ficha de la biblioteca
Orozco Barrenetxea, Carmen y otros Problemas resueltos de contaminación ambiental Thomson editores 84-9732-188-X 2003 Ficha de la biblioteca
Vallero, Daniel A. Environmental contaminants: assessment and control Academic Press 0-12-710057-1 2004 Ficha de la biblioteca
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  



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