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Risk Assessment of Chemicals
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Abstract
Projects on chemical assessment with the focus on the analysis and assessment of basic substance data for selected chemical classes; analysis and modelling of technical processes; characterisation of environmental and health risks. Risk assessment on the basis of quality and protection goals. Estimation of model and parameter uncertainty. Precaution and safety measures.
Objective
Project thesis (report) on chemicals assessment in co-operation with chemical industry; time frame totals ca. 120 hours.
Content
Projects on chemical assessment with the focus on the following aspects: * Analysis and assessment of basic substance data for selected chemical classes: physical chemical properties, environmental behaviour (distribution, persistence), human and eco-toxicity (biochemical metabolism, effect mechanisms), safety. * Analysis and modelling of technical processes determining chemical release into the environment, e.g., chemicals’ applications. * Characterisation of environmental and health risks on the basis of exposure and effect models, QSARs from environmental chemistry, toxicology and methods of risk analysis. * Risk assessment on the basis of quality and safety goals. Estimation of the model and data uncertainty. * Demonstration of possibilities and limits of precaution and safety measures (technical, organisational, concerning personnel) including effectiveness and efficiency. Project teaching in co-operation with chemical industry; time frame totals ca. 120 hours.
Resources
Lecture Notes
See recommended literature.
Literature
Hungerbühler, K., Ranke, J., Mettier, T., Chemische Produkte und Prozesse, Springer, 1998. (ISBN 3-540-64854-2); Scheringer, M., Persistence and Spatial Range of Environmental Chemicals: New Ethical and Scientific Concepts for Risk Assessment, Wiley & Sons, 2002. (ISBN: 3-527-30527-0); Schwarzenbach, R.P., Gschwend, P.M., Imbodem, D.M., Environmental Organic Chemistry, Second Edition, Wiley & Sons, 2003. (ISBN 0-471-35750-2); van Leeuwen, C.J., Hermens, J.L.M., Risk Assessment of Chemicals: An Introduction, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1995. (ISBN 0-7923-3740-9).
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Risk Assessment of Chemicals
Projektunterricht in Zusammenarbeit mit chemischer Industrie; Umfang total ca. 80 Stunden
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80 h semesterly |