Soil Chemistry

Course: Chemistry (Master)

Structural unit: Faculty of Chemistry

Title
Soil Chemistry
Code
ВБ.2.04
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
P1. Know and understand the scientific concepts and modern theories of chemistry, as well as the fundamental foundations of related sciences. P2. Deeply understand the basic facts, concepts, principles and theories related to the subject area mastered during the master's program, use them to solve complex tasks and problems, as well as conduct research in the relevant field of chemistry. P3. Apply the acquired knowledge and understanding to solve new qualitative and quantitative problems of chemistry. P6. Know the methodology and organization of scientific research. P9. Collect, evaluate, and analyze the data needed to solve complex chemistry problems using appropriate data processing methods and tools. P10. Plan, organize and carry out experimental research in chemistry using modern equipment, competently process their results and draw reasonable conclusions. P13. Analyze scientific problems and propose their solution at an abstract level by decomposing them into components
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
In order to better master the educational material of the discipline, students must successfully master courses in "Inorganic Chemistry", "Analytical Chemistry", "Colloid Chemistry", and "Physical Methods of Inorganic Compound Research", "Spectroscopy of Inorganic Compounds", "Statistical Research Methods", separate sections of physics, mathematics and organic chemistry. The student must be able to conduct an analytical experiment and interpret the obtained results. Have skills in searching for scientific information and translation from English.
Course content
In the program of the discipline, the main attention is paid to familiarization with soil chemistry, consideration of modern international methods for the study of soils for various purposes according to the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) and EUSO (EU Soil Observatory) systems. Special attention is paid to the skills of practical use of theoretical knowledge and practical skills from various types of analytical, inorganic and physical chemistry in the study of both standard parameters and priority pollutants of natural and anthropogenic origin. Modern normative documents of international agencies on soil control and monitoring are considered. During the course, students take a laboratory course, which is an integral addition to the acquisition of practical knowledge, and conduct soil research in a certified analytical laboratory for soil research.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Soil Sampling and Methods of Analysis. Second Edition. Edited by Carter M.R., Gregorich E.G. CRC.2008.-1224 c. 2. Hnatenko O.F., Kapshtyk M.V., Petrenko L.R., Vitvytskyi S.V. Soil science with the basics of geology. Tutorial. K.: Oranta.-2005.-648 p. 3. O. V. Ishchenko, V. M. Mikhalchuk, N. I. Bila, S. V. Gaidai, O. V. Bily, Statistical methods in chemistry, Donetsk DonNU 2012, 229 p. 4. William Bleam, Soil and Environmental Chemistry, Second edition, Academic Press, Elseiver, 2017, 573 pp. 5. Ronald Bailey, Herbert Clark, James Ferris, Sonja Krause, Robert Strong Chemistry of the Environment, Elsevier Inc. 2002, 805 pp. 6. George W. Latimer. Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC International, 19th Edition, Edited by Gaithersburg, Md , 2012, volume 1, 2. 7. Chemistry of Atmospheres: An Introduction to the Chemistry of the Atmospheres of Earth, the Planets, and Their Satellites. Oxford University Press; Subsequent edition, 2000, 808-pp.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures (using computer presentations), laboratory course, seminar classes and independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Modular tests (written) + blitz surveys at lectures (written) + home tests = 100 points
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

KATERYNA E. GUBINA
Inorganic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Inorganic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry