Contaminant Analysis
Analytical methods allow us to study the environmental occurrence of chemicals, test hypotheses regarding their fate and behaviour, and ultimately assess risk. Such tools are the cornerstone of environmental chemistry.
In this course you will learn the principles of contaminant analysis. This includes sample collection, pre-treatment, extraction and instrumental analysis for quantitative and qualitative determination of environmental contaminants. Quality assurance/quality control procedures and data handling strategies will also be presented. This course is useful not only for those planning to pursue lab-based research but also those intending to work with all types of contaminant data.
Topics covered include:
- Sampling techniques for different types of biotic and abiotic environmental matrices
- Sample clean-up techniques
- Chromatography
- Mass spectrometry
- Quality assurance/quality control
- Data handling/visualization
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
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Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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In this course you will learn the principles of contaminant analysis. This includes sample collection, pre-treatment, extraction and instrumental analysis for quantitative and qualitative determination of environmental contaminants. Quality assurance/quality control procedures and data handling strategies will also be presented. This course is useful not only for those planning to pursue lab-based research but also those intending to work with all types of contaminant data.
Topics covered include:
- Sampling techniques for different types of biotic and abiotic environmental matrices
- Sample clean-up techniques
- Chromatography
- Mass spectrometry
- Quality assurance/quality control
- Data handling/visualization
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Course structure
Modules
The course consists of the following parts:
- Part 1 Theory, 3.75 credits
- Part 2 Laboratory work, 3.75 credits
Teaching format
The teaching consists of lectures, exercises and laboratory exercises.
Assessment
The course is examined as follows:
- Part 1 (Theory) is assessed by oral examination and written assignments.
- Part 2 (Laboratory work) is assessed by written laboratory reports.
Your rights and responsibilities
Your rights and responsibilities as a student
Examiner
Jon Benskin, jon.benskin@aces.su.se
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Study counsellors
Department of Environmental Science
Course coordinator
Jon Benskin, jon.benskin@aces.su.se
Department of Environmental Science, unit of Contaminant Chemistry
