This course is held in the second semester
Basic and advanced concepts regarding the environmental chemistry, the impact, the pathways and the fate of several classes of natural or anthropogenic pollutants will be described. Some aspects of existing legislation and monitoring techniques will be also treated.
Understand the basic concepts of the biogeochemical cycles of different classes of natural compounds and pollutants and of the problems related to their control in the environment.
Knowledge of both inorganic and organic chemistry main topics.
Formal Lectures: Each lecture covers the main concepts and topics of the course content by the use of PowerPoint presentations. Appropriate references to parts of course textbooks and suggested references are provided at each lecture.
Please, refer to the specific Aulaweb application for any updates due to changes in the epidemiological situation.
Atmosphere and atmospheric chemistry: chemical reactions in the troposphere and in the stratosphere. Role of ozone in the stratosphere. The Chapman's cycle. Atmospheric pollutants and atmospheric monitoring. Hydrosphere and water chemistry. Natural water properties. Monitoring and assessment of water quality. Waste water treatment. Lithosphere and characteristics of soils and sediments. Monitoring and evaluation of the properties of soils; Notes on the remediation of soils.
C. Baird, M.Cann “Chimica Ambientale”, Zanichelli Editore. PowerPoint presentations and bibliographic references available at course aulaweb page.
Ricevimento: The students are able to book an appointment by phone, by mail (paola.rivaro@unige.it) or by aulaweb.
PAOLA FRANCESCA RIVARO (President)
MARIA CARMELA IANNI
ROSA MARIA BERTOLOTTO (President Substitute)
FRANCISCO ARDINI (Substitute)
From 3dr March 2021
CHEMISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
Oral examination
The exam consists in an oral test. The oral examination is always conducted by two teachers and lasts for at least 30 minutes. In this way, the Commission is able to verify the achievement of the objectives of teaching by asking questions about the program of the course. The ability to expose the arguments clearly and with correct terminology will also be evaluated. When goals are not achieved, the student is invited to deepen his knowledge and to ask further explanation to the teacher.
Details on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of detail required for each topic will be provided at the beginning of the course and reiterated at the final lesson.
Class attendance is recommended.
