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Introduction to Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
E in die Umweltchemie und Umweltmikrobiologie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:07
Abstract
With excursions the students gain insights into scientific as well as practical aspects of various areas in which environmental chemistry and microbiology play a key role. Topics include a.o. waste water treatment, landfills, drinking water purification, impact of agriculture on surface water quality and environmental assessment of synthetic chemicals.
Objective
Kennenlernen typischer Fragestellungen der Umweltchemie/Umweltmikrobiologie. Anwendung der chemischen und mikrobiologischen Grundkenntnisse auf umweltrelevante Probleme.
Content
Diskussion ausgewählter Fallbeispiele, verbunden mit Exkursionen.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Unterlagen werden abgegeben.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
E in die Umweltchemie und Umweltmikrobiologie
Exkursionen am Freitag nach speziellem Programm
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No time listed | 1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Major in Climate and Water: Electives (Advisor of the BSc-major "Climate and Water" is Dr. M. Wüest, Institute for climate and atmosphere (IAC).)
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Major Core Courses (From the core courses of the 5th and 6th semester, 14 credits have to be acquired.)
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Major Electives (From the elective courses of the 5th and 6th semester, 24 credits have to be acquired. Other courses have to be granted by the advisor, Dr. M. Wüest, IAC.)
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