CEE 772 – INSTRUMENTAL
METHODS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Fall Semester 2005
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Description: |
CEE 772: Instrumental Methods in Environmental
Analysis. Credit 3. Principles and techniques of instrumental chemical
analysis, including molecular and atomic spectrophotometry, gas
chromatography, mass spectrometry, and electroanalytical methods. Emphasis on
solving analytical problems of trace pollutants in water and wastewater.
Prerequisite: CEE 572 or equivalent. |
1. CEE 572: Basic understanding of Environmental
Engineering and Water Quality Paramters.
Schedule: MW 11:15 (Lederle A203 ),
Tu 1:30 (Elab II, room 301)
Textbook: Skoog, Holler & Nieman, Principles of Instrumental
Analysis, 5th ed.
References: |
1. Harris, Quantitative
Chemical Analysis. 5th Ed., Freeman, 1999 |
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2. APHA, AWWA, WPCF, Standard
Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, APHA, 1989 or later. |
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Instructor: |
David A. Reckhow, Professor of C.E.E. |
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16c Marston, 545-5392,
reckhow@ecs.umass.edu |
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office hours: MW 2:30-3:30, F 2:00-5:00 |
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Objectives: |
1. To provide a fundamental understanding of the principles, capabilities, and limitations of modern chemical analysis as used in the environmental field; |
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2. To provide a practical understanding of the use of analytical instruments for the analysis of environmental samples; |
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3. To provide the student with the background necessary to understand the current scientific literature that pertains to environmental chemical analysis. |
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Outcomes: |
1. Ability to
analyze waters and wastewaters for a wide range of advanced chemical
characteristics (e.g., specific organic and inorganic contaminants, TOC,
TOX). |
1,2,4,5[1] |
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2. Ability to interpret
results from laboratory tests, and assess QA/QC data. |
1,2,9 |
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3. Ability to
suggest remedies to common analytical problems encountered in the testing of
water |
1,10 |
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4. Ability to work
confidently, efficiently and safely in an environmental engineering
laboratory. |
1,3,4,5 |
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5. Ability to
present laboratory data in a clear and concise manner |
5,6 |
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Outcome Measures |
1. Weekly laboratory
exercises demonstrating principles covered in class |
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and Assessment: |
2. Two exams of a
comprehensive nature testing comprehension from homeworks, class lectures,
and readings. |
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3. Detailed term paper
presenting use, operation and applicability of a major environmental
analytical instrument |
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4. In-class presentation of
the fundamentals and application of analytical instrumentation by the
students. |
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Grading Criteria: (attendance is required) |
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Two exams (mid-term & final) |
30% |
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Lab/class presentation |
20% |
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Instrument Report |
30% |
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Review Papers/ literature critiques |
20% |
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100% |
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Week of |
Harris, |
Skoog et al., 5th
Ed. (required) |
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Sept |
5 |
Introduction |
Chapter 0 to 2 |
Chapter 1 |
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12 |
Spectroscopy |
Chapter 19 to 20 |
pp.134-140,143-147,154-182, Chapt 13 |
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19 |
UV-Vis Molecular Spectroscopy |
Chapter 21 |
Chapter 14 |
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26 |
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy |
Chapter 22 |
Chapter 9 |
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Oct |
3 |
Infrared Spectroscopy: TOC |
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pp.380-383,399-400 |
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10 |
TOX; Sample Prep |
Chapter 28 |
Chapter 22 |
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17 |
Chromatography |
Chapter 23 |
Chapter 26 |
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24 |
Gas Chromatography |
Chapter 24 |
Chapter 27 |
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31 |
Liquid Chromatography: RP-HPLC |
Chapter 25 |
Chapter 28 |
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Nov |
7 |
Env. Applications of GC & HPLC |
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14 |
Ion Chromatography |
Sect. 26-1, 26-2 |
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21 |
Mass Spectrometry: GC/MS |
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Chapter 20 |
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28 |
(cont) |
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Dec |
5,12 |
Mass Spectrometry: LC/MS, LC/MS/MS |
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Lab Date |
Subject |
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Sep 13 |
UV-Vis Spectrophotometry |
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20 |
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry |
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27 |
Fluorescence |
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Oct 4 |
Organic Carbon Analyzer |
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11 |
TOX |
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18 |
Sample Preparation for GC |
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25 |
Gas Chromatography |
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Nov 1 |
No Lab |
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8 |
No Lab |
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15 |
ICP – Mass Spectrometry |
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29 |
Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry |
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Dec 6 |
Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry |
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13 |
Diode Array Spec & Kinetics |