Atmospheric chemistry

Course: Chemistry (Bachelor)

Structural unit: Faculty of Chemistry

Title
Atmospheric chemistry
Code
ВКБ.2.08
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
8 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Р01. Knowledge to understand key chemical concepts, essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to natural sciences, life and earth sciences, as well as chemical technologies at a level sufficient for professional application and to enable further deep understanding of specialized fields of chemistry. Р13. Skill to analyze and evaluate data, to synthesize new ideas concerning chemistry and its applications. Р21. Ability to monitor and analyze scientific sources of information and professional literature. Р22. Ability to discuss problems of chemistry and its applications in state and foreign languages with colleagues and target audience. Р25. Ability to evaluate and minimize environmental risks in carrying out professional activities.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Know the basics of ecology, modern methods of quantitative analysis, spectroscopy of gaseous chemical toxicants
Course content
This discipline includes the study of natural sources of atmospheric gases, chemical reactions and natural physicochemical processes occurring in the atmosphere of our planet, as well as sources, consequences and methods of eliminating anthropogenic pollution based on mastering modern methods of monitoring atmospheric gases atmosphere.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Yanovska E.S. Chemistry of the atmosphere. K., VOC "Kyiv University", 2004, 112 p. 2. Möller D. Chemistry of the Climate System. Berlin; Boston: De Gruyter, 2014. 786 p. 3. Seinfeld J., Pandis S. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change. 3rd ed. Hoboken : J. Wiley NP, 2016. 1152 p. 4. Rattigan O.V. The Chemistry of the Atmosphere: Oxidants and Oxidation in the Earth's Atmosphere (Special Publication): Royal Society of Chemistry, 1995, 228 p. 5. Jacob D.J. Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry Princeton University Press, 2000, 280 p. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400841547 6. Hobbs P. Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 279 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures with the use of computer technology, laboratory course, seminars and independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester control includes modular tests (written), homework, oral presentations, presentations and defense of laboratory work. The evaluation is based on a 100-point system. Maximum / minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student for a semester grade of 60 points / 36 points. The final assessment is conducted in the form of a written exam. The maximum / minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student in the exam is 40 points / 24 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

ELINA S. YANOVSKA
Inorganic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Inorganic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry