Geochemistry of contaminants in soils, sediments, groundwatersand surface waters. Methods for chemical analysis of contaminants in soils and waters. Basic ecotoxicology. Principles of environmental risk assessment, and application of the Swedish system for risk assessment of contaminated soils. Remediation technologies.
AE2103 Environmental Aquatic Chemistry 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AE2103 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the students should be able to:
- Estimate the environmental fate of pollutants from basic information and by applying geochemical models
- Interpret analytical measurements of metals and organic pollutants in different media.
- Interpret ecotoxicological information for contaminants
- Undertand the strategies of tiered risk assessments
- Apply today's riska ssessment systems for contaminated soils and waters, although with a critical mind
- Understand the principles of some common and successful soil remediation methods.
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
180 credits of academic studies including at least 35 credits in mathematics, physics, chemistry and geosciences. AE1105 Environmental Soil Chemistry or an equivalent course focusing on the geochemistry of soils and waters. Documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Gustafsson, J.P., Jacks, G., Simonsson, M. & Nilsson, I. Soil and water chemistry.
Various reports from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.
Complementary literature to be announced on the webpage before the start of the course.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Written examination (TEN1; 4.5 cr)
Report from project and laboratory course (ÖVN1; 3 cr).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Jon-Petter Gustafsson, gustafjp@kth.se