Course detail
Water Analysis
FCH-MA_ENG7Acad. year: 2025/2026
Measurement of physical environmental parameters within water bodies.
Organic and inorganic trace analysis in water samples.
Determination of well-established hydrochemical parameters.
Presentation of the analytical methods and discussion of the results and experiences from seminar accompanying the lab exercise.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
6
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Entry knowledge
basics of analytical chemistry
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
written exam, five questions
Classification:
100-90% A
89-80% B
79-70% C
69-60% D
59-50% E
49-0% F
all reports from lab class
presence on seminars/lab classes is compulsory
Classification:
100-90% A
89-80% B
79-70% C
69-60% D
59-50% E
49-0% F
all reports from lab class
presence on seminars/lab classes is compulsory
Aims
The students learn how to plan and conduct fundamental chemical and physical water analysis. They become qualified to evaluate and document the results of the analysis in an ecological, ecotoxicological and legal context.
Students will learn:
current legislation on water analysis,
types of water,
water sampling and pretreatment for analysis,
analysis of organic and inorganic compounds in water,
fundamental and advanced approaches to water analysis.
Students will learn:
current legislation on water analysis,
types of water,
water sampling and pretreatment for analysis,
analysis of organic and inorganic compounds in water,
fundamental and advanced approaches to water analysis.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Leo M.L. Nollet, Leen S.P. De Gelder. Handbook of water analysis. Taylor & Francis, 2014 (EN)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.