Course Syllabus 1. Program of Study Faculty/Institute/College 2. Course Code Course Title 3. Number of Credits 4. Prerequisite 5.

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1 Course Syllabus 1. Program of Study Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) Faculty/Institute/College Mahidol University International College, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies (FERS), Mahidol University 2. Course Code ICEN 341 Course Title Environmental Quality Analysis I 3. Number of Credits 4 (2-4-4) 4. Prerequisite None 5. Type of course Required 6. Session/Academic Year 2/ Course Condition 5-20 students 8. Course Description Basic knowledge, the importance and the analysis of representative samples; analysis for environmental quality monitoring using physical chemical and biological parameters: handling and storage of environmental samples, analytical methods and data interpretation 9. Course Objectives After successful completion of this course, students will be able to 9.1 understand basic analytical techniques for environmental samples 9.2 learn good laboratory practices, as well as knowledge and skills necessary to perform environmental analyses 9.3 present scientific and technical information in understandable format to different groups of audiences

2 10. Course Outline (Time: Lecture 10:00-12:00, Lab. 13:00-16:30) Week Topic 23 Jan 2014 Introduction to environmental analysis - Basic concepts in quantitative analysis - Guidelines for handling and storage of water sample - Safety practices 30 Jan 2014 Physical parameter analysis - Temperature - Color - Conductivity - Turbidity - solids 6 Feb 2014 Chemical parameter analysis I: - ph - Acidity - Alkalinity - Hardness 13 Feb 2014 Chemical parameters analysis II: - DO and BOD 20 Feb 2014 Chemical parameters analysis III: - COD Hours Lectures Lab Self Instructor study Bundit Channarong, Lect. Midterm Examination

3 Week Topic 27 Feb 2014 Chemical parameters analysis IV: - Grease and Oil 6 Mar 2014 Analysis of Nutrients I: Nitrogen - - NH 3, NO 3- and NO 2 - organic nitrogen 13 Mar 2014 Analysis of Nutrients II: Phosphorus 2- - PO 4 - organic phosphorus 20 Mar 2014 Heavy Metals: Sources and Analysis - Wet lab - Advanced instrument: AA, ICP 27 Mar 2014 Biological parameters analysis I: - Phytoplankton - Zooplankton 3 Apr 2014 Biological parameters analysis II: - Benthos 10 Apr 2014 Final Examination Total Hours Lectures Lab Self Instructor study Dr. Chumlong Arunlertaree Dr. Chulaporn Kamnerdpetch Dr. Chulaporn Kamnerdpetch

4 11. Teaching Methods Lecture and experimental studies 12. Teaching Media Texts and teaching materials, transparencies, power point presentation 13. Measurement and evaluation of student achievement Student achievement is measured and evaluated by 13.1 The ability to understand basic analytical techniques 13.2 The ability to learn good laboratory practices, as well as knowledge and skills necessary to perform environmental analyses 13.3 The ability to present scientific and technical information in understandable format Student s achievement will be graded according to the college and university standard using the symbols: A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D and F. Ratio of mark class attendance 10% lab report 40% midterm and final examination 50% 14. Course Evaluation 14.1 Students achievement as indicated in number 13 above Students satisfaction towards teaching and learning of the course using questionnaires. 15. References J. Albaiges, R.W. Frei, and E. Meria. (eds). Chemistry and analysis of hydrocarbons in the environment. Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, New York; APHA, AWWA and WPCF. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 19 th ed. American Public Health Association, Washington DC; J. Kinkel. Analytical Chemistry for Technicians, 2 nd ed. CRC Press, Lewis Publishers, Michigan; N.M. Ram, R.F. Christman and K.P. Cantor. Significance and Treatment of Volatile Organic Compounds in Water Supplies. Lewis Publishers, Michigan; C.N. Sawyer, P.L. McCarty and G.F. Parkin. Chemistry for Environmental Engineering, 4 th ed. Mcgraw-Hill, New York; 1994.

5 D.A. Skoog and J.J. Leary. Principles of Instrumental Analysis. 4 th ed. Saunders College Publishing, New York; D.A. Skoog, D.M. West, F.J. Holler. Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 6 th ed. Saunders College Publishing, New York; V.L. Snoeyink and D. Jenkins. Water Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons, New York; Instructors Asst.Prof.Dr. Patana Thavipoke ( [email protected] ) Lect. Bundit Channarong ( [email protected] ) Asst.Prof.Dr. Jaruwan Wongthanate ( [email protected] ) Assoc.Prof.Dr. Chumlong Arunlertaree ( [email protected] ) Dr. Chulaporn Kamnerdpetch ( [email protected] ) 17. Course Coordinator Bundit Charnarong, Lecturer