Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2017

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Environmental Sciences Bachelor
Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2011)
Natural Science and Technical Electives
Natural Science Modules
Environmental Chemistry/Ecotocxicology
701-0201-00L	Introduction to Environmental Organic Chemistry	W	5 credits	4G	M. Sander, K. McNeill
Abstract	This course presents significant organic environmental pollutants and the physical-chemical bases required to understand their environmental behavior, and deepens this knowledge through exercises. The most important analytical methods for the qualitative and quantitative determination of organic pollutants in environmental samples are discussed.
Learning objective	The students are able to - name and recognise the most important classes of environmentally-relevant anthropogenic chemicals. - explain, on the basis of physical-chemical foundations, the most important processes which determine the environmental behavior of organic pollutants. - name fundamental methods of trace analysis of organic pollutants in environmental sampling. - propose experimental methods for determining substance-specific properties. - identify, on the basis of chemical structure, the processes relevant for the environmental behavior of a compound. - critically evaluate published work and data.
Content	- Overview of the most important classes of environmental organic pollutants - Molecular interactions that determine the partitioning behavior (adsorption and absorption processes) of organic compounds between different environmental compartments (gas,liquid,solid) - Physical-chemical properties (vapor pressure, aqueous solubility, air-water partition constant, organic solvent-water partition constants, etc) and partitioning behavior of organic compounds between environmentally relevant phases (air, aerosols, soil, water, biota) - Basics of trace analytical methods to determine organic componds (enrichment techniques, separation (chromatography), detection) - Chemical transformation reactions of organic pollutants in aquatic and in terrestrial systems (reactions with nucleophiles incl. hydrolysis, elimination, addition)
Lecture notes	Script will be distributed
Literature	Schwarzenbach, R.P., P.M. Gschwend, and D.M. Imboden. Environmental Organic Chemistry. 2nd Ed. Wiley, New York, 1313 p.(2003) Goss, K.U. and Schwarzenbach, R.P. (2003). "Rules of thumb for assessing equilibrium partitioning of organic compounds-success and pitfalls", Journal of Chemical Education, 80, 4, 450-455.
Prerequisites / Notice	Die Lehrveranstaltung richtet sich nicht nur an jene Studierenden, welche sich später chemisch vertiefen wollen, sondern ausdrücklich auch an alle jene, welche sich mit der Problematik von organischen Schadstoffen in der Umwelt vertraut machen wollen, um dieses Wissen in anderen Vertiefungen anzuwenden
701-0225-00L	Organic Chemistry	W	2 credits	2V	K. McNeill
Abstract	Introduction to Isomerism. Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry (substitutions, additions, eliminations condensations) Biosynthesis of Terpenes.
Learning objective	The students are able to differentiate between structural and stereoisomers. The students know the basic reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry. They are able to understand and formulate simple biochemical rections. They know the basics of the biosynthesis of terpenes.
Content	Isomerism (structural isomers, stereoisomers). Descriptive chemistry of natural products (glycerides, peptides, saccharides). Reaction mechanisms (substitutions, additions, eliminations, condensations). The citric acid cycle, the gloxylate cycle. Biosynthesis of terpenes.
Literature	Carsten Schmuck, Basisbuch Organische Chemie, Pearson
Prerequisites / Notice	Der Stoff der Basischemie wird vorausgesetzt.
701-0297-00L	Applied Ecotoxicology	W	2 credits	2V	K. Fent
Abstract	Besides regarding basic concepts, this lecture focus on applied aspects of ecotoxicology. Case studies and effects of environmental chemicals on cells, organisms up to ecosystems are regarded. In a multidisciplinary approach based on toxicological concepts, pollutants are analysed, in particular hormonally active compounds and their effects on reproduction.
Learning objective	This lecture focusses on basic concepts of ecotoxicology and their application to enviromental chemicals and environmental pollution problems. Basic concepts are regarded with respect to their consequences for the environment. Toxicological effects on organisms are analysed at different levels of organisation, from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Case studies are regarded in order to understand chemical's actions and their effects. In addition bioaccumulation and their consequences, the methods in ecotoxicology and environmental effects of various compounds will be regarded. Emphasis will be placed on hormonally active compounds and their effects to aquatic organisms. Furthermore, methods of enviornmental risk assessment of environmental pollutants will be discussed.
Content	Basic concepts of ecotoxicology. Bioavailability, uptake and metabolism. Bioacculation of environmental chemicals. Methods of ectotoxicology. Effects on moleculse, cells, organisms, populations and ecosystems. Mode of actions of environmental chemicals. Effect assessment in model ecosystems. Environmental hazard and risk assessment. Case studies on environmental pollutants. Endocrine disrupters and their ecological consequences.
Lecture notes	Hochschullehrbuch von K. Fent "Ökotoxikologie. Umweltchemie-Toxikologie-Ökologie" (Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2013, 4. Auflage).
Literature	Fent K. Ökotoxikologie. Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2013. (4. Auflage)
529-0051-00L	Analytical Chemistry I	W	3 credits	3G	D. Günther, M.‑O. Ebert, G. Schwarz, R. Zenobi
Abstract	Introduction into the most important spectroscopical methods and their applications to gain structural information.
Learning objective	Knowledge about the necessary theoretical background of spectroscopical methods and their practical applications
Content	Application oriented basics of organic and inorganic instrumental analysis and of the empirical employment of structure elucidation methods: Mass spectrometry: Ionization methods, mass separation, isotope signals, rules of fragmentation, rearrangements. NMR spectroscopy: Experimental basics, chemical shift, spin-spin coupling. IR spectroscopy: Revisiting topics like harmonic oscillator, normal vibrations, coupled oscillating systems (in accordance to the basics of the related lecture in physical chemistry); sample preparation, acquisition techniques, law of Lambert and Beer, interpretation of IR spectra; Raman spectroscopy. UV/VIS spectroscopy: Basics, interpretation of electron spectra. Circular dichroism (CD) und optical rotation dispersion (ORD). Atomic absorption, emission, and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy: Basics, sample preparation.
Lecture notes	Script will be for the production price
Literature	- R. Kellner, J.-M. Mermet, M. Otto, H. M. Widmer (Eds.) Analytical Chemistry, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 1998; - D. A. Skoog und J. J. Leary, Instrumentelle Analytik, Springer, Heidelberg, 1996; - M. Hesse, H. Meier, B. Zeeh, Spektroskopische Methoden in der organischen Chemie, 5. überarbeitete Auflage, Thieme, Stuttgart, 1995 - E. Pretsch, P. Bühlmann, C. Affolter, M. Badertscher, Spektroskopische Daten zur Strukturaufklärung organischer verbindungen, 4. Auflage, Springer, Berlin/Heidelberg, 2001- Kläntschi N., Lienemann P., Richner P., Vonmont H: Elementanalytik. Instrumenteller Nachweis und Bestimmung von Elementen und deren Verbindungen. Spektrum Analytik, 1996, Hardcover, 339 S., ISBN 3-86025-134-1.
Prerequisites / Notice	Excercises are integrated in the lectures. In addition, attendance in the lecture 529-0289-00 "Instrumental analysis of organic compounts" (4th semester) is recommended.

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