Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The purpose of this module is: 1. to gain an appreciation of environmental sampling, analysis and monitoring. 2. To emphasise the importance of correct sampling approaches within environmental monitoring. 3. To describe analytical technologies and technical tools to identiy, quantify and assess anthropogenic affects upon the environment. 4. To describe the implementation of effective pollution control measures. 5. To teach an awareness of clean-up procedures for pollution incidents and the legal tools for the control of environmental damage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. to communicate the importance and application of effective environmental monitoring 2. to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic activity upon the environment. 3. to assess measures of pollution control, both legal and technical. 4. To be aware of clean-up procedures for environmental pollution incidents. 5. To know how to approach effective sampling of the environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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AtmosphericChemical composition of the atmosphere. Anthropogenic influence on atmospheric chemistry. Greenhouse affect. Carbon, nitrogen, sulphur cycling. Ozone depletion.AquaticChemical composition of water. Carbon dynamics in water. Phase diagrams. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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