Martin Herbert Schroth: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018 |
Name | Prof. Dr. Martin Herbert Schroth |
Address | Organische Umweltchemie ETH Zürich, CHN G 50.2 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 633 60 39 |
martin.schroth@env.ethz.ch | |
URL | http://www.envchem.ethz.ch/about-us/mschroth.html |
Department | Environmental Systems Science |
Relationship | Adjunct Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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529-0030-00L | Laboratory Course: Elementary Chemical Techniques | 3 credits | 6P | N. Kobert, A. de Mello, M. H. Schroth, B. Wehrli | |
Abstract | This practical course provides an introduction to elementary laboratory techniques. The experiments cover a wide range of techniques, including analytical and synthetic techniques (e. g. investigation of soil and water samples or the preparation of simple compunds). Furthermore, the handling of gaseous substances is practised. | ||||
Objective | This course is intended to provide an overview of experimental chemical methods. The handling of chemicals and proper laboratory techniques represent the main learning targets. Furthermore, the description and recording of laboratory processes is an essential part of this course. | ||||
Content | The classification and analysis of natural and artificial compounds is a key subject of this course. It provides an introduction to elementary laboratory techniques, and the experiments cover a wide range of analytic and synthetic tasks: Selected samples (e.g. soil and water) will be analysed with various methods, such as titrations, spectroscopy or ion chromatography. The chemistry of aqeous solutions (acid-base equilibria and solvatation or precipitation processes) is studied. The synthesis of simple inorganic complexes or organic molecules is practised. Furthermore, the preparation and handling of environmentally relevant gaseous species like carbon dioxide or nitrogen oxides is a central subject of the Praktikum. | ||||
Lecture notes | The script will be published on the web. Details will be provided on the first day of the semester. | ||||
Literature | A thorough study of all script materials is requested before the course starts. | ||||
701-1302-00L | Term Paper 2: Seminar Prerequisite: Term Paper 1: Writing (701-1303-00L). | 2 credits | 1S | M. Ackermann, L. Winkel, N. Gruber, J. Hering, R. Kretzschmar, M. Lever, K. McNeill, D. Or, M. H. Schroth, B. Wehrli | |
Abstract | This class is the 2nd part of a series and participation is conditional on the successful completion of the Term paper Writing class (701-1303-00L). The results from the term paper written during the winter term are presented to the other students and advisors and discussed. | ||||
Objective | The goal of the term paper Seminars is to train the student's ability to communicate the results to a wider audience and the ability to respond to questions and comments. | ||||
Content | Each student presents the results of the term paper to the other students and advisors and responds to questions and comments from the audience. | ||||
Lecture notes | None | ||||
Literature | Term paper | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | The term papers will be made publically available after each student had the opportunity to make revisions. There is no final exam. Grade is assigned based on the quality of the presentation and ensuing discussion. |