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MTKT1164 — Hóa học môi trường | Chương trình đào tạo NEU

MTKT1164 — Hóa học môi trường

Credits
3
Showing intake
K66-2024

Course description

Concepts of environmental chemistry, environmental pollution, environmental degradation, environmental crisis, and environmental incidents.

Pollutants in the troposphere, formation and destruction of the ozone layer, acid rain and its harmful effects.

Air pollution and chemical processes (pollution mechanisms) commonly occurring in the atmosphere.

Sources and composition of water pollution.

Basic parameters for assessing water quality, principles and methods of determination.

Structure and chemical composition of the lithosphere and sources of lithosphere pollution.

Chemistry of natural material cycles

Course requirements

Regulations on final examination eligibility

Attendance score must be 5 or above (in accordance with the University's general regulations)

Attendance scoring method: see Appendix 2, Rubrics 1.

Regulations on class attendance (if applicable)

Students are responsible for attending all class sessions. Absences must not exceed 20% of total sessions.

In cases of absence due to force majeure, students must proactively acquire knowledge through materials provided by the lecturer and other required readings.

Regulations on classroom conduct (if applicable)

The course is conducted on the principle of mutual respect between students and the lecturer;

Take thorough notes and participate in answering questions;

Read required materials in advance;

Complete homework assignments;

Do not make noise or disturb others, and do not eat during class;

Laptops, tablets, and mobile phones may only be used for note-taking and academic calculations; use for any other purpose is strictly prohibited.

11. SYLLABUS ADJUSTMENT TIME (Syllabus Adjustment Time)

June 2024

APPENDICES

Appendix 1. EXAMINATION MATRIX

Format: Essay examination

Duration: 90 minutes

Number of questions: 5 questions.

Final score is rounded to the nearest 0.5

Weight of the examination score in the course grade: 50%

Appendix 2. RUBRICS

Rubrics 1. Attendance assessment

Weight in the course grade: 10%

Assessed through 8 seminar sessions.

* Note: 10+: bonus points may be considered and added to the 40% assessment score when the attendance score is 10.

Criteria for evaluating discussion participation

CLOs for attendance assessment

Rubrics 2. Major assignment assessment

Weight: 20% (first component of the 40% assessment score)

Assessed through group assignment results; presentation is mandatory

Learning outcomes and assessment

The training management system automatically evaluates the achievement level of CLOs according to the University's standard algorithm. Course learning outcomes are assessed by students and the University after the final examination.

Lecturers

  • Dr. Truong Dinh Duc
  • Le Thi Hoai Thu
  • Dr. Tran Thi Kim Nhung

Teaching plan

Week 1

Lecture 1/ Chapter 1 1.1. Key concepts and definitions in environmental chemistry 1.2. Fundamentals of environmental chemistry 1.3. Chemistry of the evolution of environmental components 1.4. Research trends in environmental chemistry
References
[1] Chapter 1 [2] Chapter 1 [3] Lecture 1 slides [4] Chapter 1,2,3 [5] Chapter 1,2
Activities
Lecturer - Introduce the syllabus, textbook, reference materials, slides, etc. - Deliver theoretical lectures following the lecture notes/slides - Guide reading of textbooks and reference materials - Require students to review knowledge from prerequisite courses - Require students to preview examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 1 Students - Preview the syllabus - Read the materials - Review knowledge from prerequisite courses

Week 2

Seminar 1 - Summary of fundamental knowledge of environmental chemistry - Discussion of examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 1 - Guidance on group assignment methodology
References
[1] Chapter 1 [2] Chapter 1 [3] Lecture 1 slides [4] Chapter 1,2,3 [5] Chapter 1,2
Activities
Lecturer - Review the fundamentals of environmental chemistry, the chemistry of environmental component evolution, and research trends in environmental chemistry - Assign groups for the group assignment Students - Read materials in advance - Follow examples, questions, exercises and answer questions - Form groups for the group assignment
Assessment
- Attendance check - Answer questions in Seminar 1 slides

Week 3

Learning resources

  • 1. Textbook (at least 01 University-approved textbook is required, no more than 02 textbooks, preferably published within the last 5 years). Numbered to correspond with Table 4
  • . Environmental Chemistry — Dang Kim Chi, Hanoi University of Science and Technology Publishing House, 2023
  • . Textbook of Environmental Chemistry — Nguyen Van Hai, Dang Dinh Bach, Science and Technics Publishing House, 2006
  • Lecture notes / Standard Environmental Chemistry lecture slides
  • Other reference materials available at the University library
  • . Environmental Chemistry Fundamentals. Springer — Jorge G. Ibanez, Margarita Hemandez - Esparza, Carmen Doria-Serrano, Arturo Fregoso - Infante, Mono Mohan Singh, 2007
  • . An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry. Blackwell Publishing — J.E. Andrews, P. Brimblecombe, T.D. Jickells, P.S. Liss and B. Reid, 2004
Lecture 2/ Chapter 2. The atmosphere and air pollution 2.1. Structure of the atmosphere 2.2. Formation and composition of the atmosphere 2.3. Air pollution
References
[1] Chapter 2. Sections 1 – 4 [2] Chapter 2. Sections 2.1 to 2.4 [3] Lecture 2 slides [4] Chapter 4. Sections 4.1-4.3 [5] Chapter 3. Sections 3.1-3.5
Activities
Lecturer - Deliver theoretical lectures following the slides - Introduce examples in the slides - Guide reading of textbooks and reference materials - Require students to preview examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 2 Students - Read materials in advance - Preview examples and complete assigned exercises

Week 4

Seminar 2 - Discussion of examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 2 - Discussion of group assignment topics when groups have proposals
References
[1] Chapter 2 [2] Chapter 2 [3] Seminar 2 slides
Activities
Lecturer - Guide answering questions and completing Seminar 2 exercises - Guide exercises in the textbook, Chapter 2 - Guide topic selection and data collection for the major assignment - Comment on topics proposed by groups Students - Read materials in advance - Participate in exercise review - Propose major assignment topics - Present group's major assignment - Participate in discussion of other groups' presentations
Assessment
- Attendance check - Answer questions in Seminar 2 slides - Answer exercises in the textbook, Chapter 2 - Present group topic - Discussion of presentation results

Week 5

Lecture 3/Chapter 2. The atmosphere and air pollution 2.4. Air pollution and chemical processes (pollution mechanisms) commonly occurring in the atmosphere 2.5. Combined effects of air pollutants 2.6. Air quality standards
References
[1] Chapter 2. Sections 5 – 11 [2] Chapter 2. Sections 2.5 to 2.6 [3] Lecture 3 slides [4] Chapter 4. Sections 4.4-4.7 [5] Chapter 3. Sections 3.6-3.12
Activities
Lecturer - Deliver theoretical lectures following Lecture 3 slides - Introduce examples in the slides - Guide reading of textbooks and reference materials - Require students to preview examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 3 Students - Read materials in advance - Preview examples and complete assigned exercises - Prepare topics and data for the major assignment

Week 6

Seminar 3 - Discussion of examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 3 - Discussion of group assignment topics when groups have proposals
References
[1] Chapter 2 [2] Chapter 2 [3] Seminar 3 slides
Activities
Lecturer - Guide answering questions in Seminar 3 slides and exercises in the textbook, Chapter 2 - Discuss topics proposed by groups Students - Read materials in advance - Participate in exercise review - Propose major assignment topics - Present group's major assignment - Participate in discussion of other groups' presentations
Assessment
- Attendance check - Answer questions in Seminar 3 slides - Answer exercises in the textbook, Chapter 2 - Discussion of presentation results

Week 7

Lecture 4/Chapter 3. The hydrosphere and water pollution 3.1. Water resources and the water cycle 3.2. Composition of natural water
References
[2] Chapter 3. Sections 3.1 – 3.2 [3] Lecture 4 slides [4] Chapter 6. Sections 6.1-6.2 [5] Chapter 5,6. Sections 5.1-5.3;6.1-6.5
Activities
Lecturer - Deliver theoretical lectures following Lecture 4 slides - Introduce examples in the slides - Guide reading of textbook Chapter 3 and reference materials - Require students to preview examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 4 Students - Read materials in advance - Preview examples and complete assigned exercises - Prepare topics for the major assignment

Week 8

Seminar 4 - Discussion of examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 4 - Discussion of exercises in the textbook, Chapter 3 - Discussion of group assignment topics when groups have proposals
References
[2] Chapter 3. Sections 3.1 – 3.2 [3] Lecture 4 slides
Activities
Lecturer - Answer questions and guide exercises in Seminar 4 - Guide solutions to exercises in the textbook, Chapter 3 Students - Read materials in advance - Participate in exercise review - Present group's major assignment - Participate in discussion of other groups' presentations
Assessment
- Attendance check - Answer questions in Seminar 4 slides - Answer exercises in the textbook, Chapter 3 - Discussion of presentation results - Midterm test

Week 9

Lecture 5/Chapter 3. The hydrosphere and water pollution 3.3. Water pollution 3.4. Basic parameters for assessing water quality, principles and methods of determination
References
[2] Chapter 3, Sections 3.3 to 3.5 [3] Lecture 5 slides [4] Chapter 6. Section 6.3 [5] Chapter 5,6. Sections 5.4-5.9;6.6-6.10
Activities
Lecturer - Deliver theoretical lectures following Lecture 5 slides - Introduce examples in the slides - Guide reading of textbook Chapter 3 and reference materials - Require students to preview examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 5 Students - Read materials in advance - Preview examples and complete assigned exercises - Prepare for major assignment discussion

Week 10

Seminar 5 - Discussion of the major assignment - Discussion of exercises in the textbook, Chapter 3
References
[2] Chapter 3 [3] Lecture 5 and Seminar 5 slides
Activities
Lecturer - Answer questions and guide exercises in Seminar 5 - Guide solutions to exercises in the textbook, Chapter 3 - Comment on group presentations Students - Read materials in advance - Participate in exercise review - Present group's major assignment - Participate in discussion of other groups' presentations
Assessment
- Attendance check - Answer questions in Seminar 5 slides - Answer exercises in the textbook, Chapter 3 - Discussion of presentation results

Week 11

Lecture 6/Chapter 4. The lithosphere and soil pollution 4.1. Concepts of the lithosphere and soil 4.2. Chemical composition of soil 4.3. Water and gases in soil 4.4. Micronutrients and macronutrients in soil 4.5. Soil degradation 4.6. Soil pollution
References
[2] Chapter 4 [3] Lecture 6 slides [4] Chapter 5. [5] Chapter 4
Activities
Lecturer - Deliver theoretical lectures following Lecture 6 slides - Introduce examples in the slides - Guide reading of textbook Chapter 4 and reference materials - Require students to preview examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 6 Students - Read materials in advance - Preview examples and complete assigned exercises - Prepare for major assignment discussion

Week 12

Seminar 6 - Discussion of the major assignment - Discussion of exercises in the textbook, Chapter 4
References
[2] Chapter 4 [3] Lecture 6 and Seminar 6 slides
Activities
Lecturer - Answer questions and guide exercises in Seminar 6 - Guide solutions to exercises in the textbook, Chapter 4 - Comment on group presentations Students - Read materials in advance - Participate in exercise review - Present group's major assignment - Participate in discussion of other groups' presentations
Assessment
- Attendance check - Answer questions in Seminar 6 slides - Answer exercises in the textbook, Chapter 4 - Discussion of presentation results

Week 13

Lecture 7/ Chapter 5. Chemistry of natural material cycles 5.1. The carbon cycle 5.2. The oxygen cycle 5.3. The nitrogen cycle 5.4. The phosphorus cycle 5.5. The sulfur cycle 5.6. The heavy metal cycle
References
[2] Chapter 5 [3] Lecture 7 slides [4] Chapter 8, 10 [5] Chapter 7
Activities
Lecturer - Deliver theoretical lectures following Lecture 7 slides - Introduce examples in the slides - Guide reading of textbook Chapter 5 and reference materials - Require students to preview examples, questions, and exercises for Seminar 7 Students - Read materials in advance - Preview examples and complete assigned exercises - Prepare for major assignment discussion

Week 14

Seminar 7 - Discussion of the major assignment - Discussion of exercises in the textbook, Chapter 5
References
[2] Chapter 5 [2] Lecture 7 and Seminar 7 slides.
Activities
Lecturer - Answer questions and guide exercises in Seminar 7 - Guide solutions to exercises in the textbook, Chapter 5 - Comment on group presentations Students - Read materials in advance - Participate in exercise review - Present group's major assignment - Participate in discussion of other groups' presentations
Assessment
- Attendance check - Answer questions in Seminar 7 slides - Answer exercises in the textbook, Chapter 5 - Discussion of presentation results - Submit group assignment

Week 15

Seminar 8 - Course review and consolidation - Announcement of component assessment results - Examination guidance and Q&A
References
[2] Seminar 8 slides
Activities
Lecturer - Consolidate and systematize knowledge from all lectures - Systematize question types for the final examination - Announce the 10% attendance score - Announce the major assignment score and address inquiries - Announce the test score and address inquiries - Announce the 40% score - Review selected questions from the reference examination questions Students - Attend in full to receive component score information - Review all course content and reference questions
Assessment
- Attendance check - After this session, no further inquiries regarding component scores will be addressed
Final examination
References
[1] Chapters 1 to 2, [2]: Chapters 1 to 5
Activities
Essay examination
Assessment
See Appendix 1: examination matrix