E2221 Environmental Analytical Chemistry - Practicals

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0/3. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jan Kuta, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Petra Růžičková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Roman Prokeš, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Rozárka Jílková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Petra Růžičková, Ph.D.
RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Petra Růžičková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Timetable of Seminar Groups
E2221/01: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Wed 13:00–15:50 Kontaktujte učitele, S. Jílková, J. Kuta, R. Prokeš
E2221/02: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 12:00–14:50 Kontaktujte učitele, S. Jílková, J. Kuta, R. Prokeš
E2221/03: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Fri 8:00–10:50 Kontaktujte učitele, S. Jílková, J. Kuta, R. Prokeš
Prerequisites
NOW( E2220 Env Analytical Chemistry )
Introductory course on Analytical Chemistry or an equivalent
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of the course is to acquire practical knowledge and skills in the field of analysis of organic and inorganic pollutants in environmental samples.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply knowledge gained during lectures on environmental analytical chemistry.
- Transfer the theoretical knowledge to the level of practical skills.
- Demonstrate the main techniques of extraction, fractionation, separation and identification suitable for the determination of organic and inorganic substances in environmental samples (air, water, soil, biologial matrices).
- Explore and evaluate the possibilities of different analytical instrumentation.
- Develop the laboratory skills necessary for routine work in the analytical laboratory.
- Understand the principles of good laboratory practice. Evaluate the quality of analytical work. Interpret the obtained experimental data.
Key topics
  • 1. Case study - passive air sampling at a student selected site
  • 2. Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in passive air sample (sampled by student)
  • 3. Determination of bioavailability of flame retardants from house dust in the gastro-intestinal tract
  • 4. PCBs in breast milk samples
  • 5. Analysis of pesticides (CUPs) in fruit
  • 6. Mass spectrometry
  • 7. Determination of essential and toxic elements in human hair
  • 8. Determination of total and bioavailable contents of hazardous elements in soils
  • 9. Determination of Hg content in fish and shrimp of different trophic levels
Study resources and literature
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Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Classes are held every week or in blocks as needed. Students will process and analyse samples under the guidance of instructors. Students will prepare a protocol from the obtained data.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
100% attendance, protocols
Alternate completion
To acquire skills, it is necessary to complete all laboratory exercises. If the student is unable to participate, there will be a possibility of substitutions at the end of the semester or individually (contact instructors).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2027.
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