Education Method:
Flipped classroom
Students are supposed to read english review articles at home which are visualized and presented in the classroom.
Learning outcomes:
Students get to know the currently discussed contaminants, their sources and pathways. They have the ability to describe the chemistry of the contaminants, their use for human mankind. They have the ability to gain knowledge from scientific publications and present its contents. They can discuss the misuse of chemicals in a profound way and name prevention strategies.
Contents:
- Inorganic Contaminants, Technology critical elements - Organic Contaminants I – Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons - Organic Contaminants II – Agricultural products (Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides) - Organic Contaminants III - Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products - Radiation - Nanoparticles - Microplastics - Thermal pollution - Light pollution - Sources and Pathways of Contaminants - Risk Assessment |