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| ENVT2014-2 | Physical-chemical and microbiological quality parameters of surface and underground water
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| Duration : | 18h Th, 6h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Jean‑Paul Barthelemy, Francis Rosillon |
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| Coordinator : | Francis Rosillon |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Partim Physical chemistry
- essential characteristics of physical chemistry
- the most widely used analytic techniques
Partim Microbiology
- Introduction to the microbiology of the environment (importance of microbiology, characterization of viruses, bacteria and protozoans, algaes, growth and metabolism)
- Microbial ecology of aquatic environments
- Techniques for sampling and microbiological analysis of water: virology, bacteriology, parasitology
- Aspects of expertise in the area of the microbiology of water
- Applications in developing countries (PEDs)
- Practical work in the field and in the laboratory |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| - to become aware of the importance of physico-chemical and microbiological aspects of water
- to build expertise and establish a microbiological diagnosis of water quality. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| - Knowledge of basic biology
- Basic understanding of chemistry and biochemistry |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Microbiology section
- Field work: taking samples
- Seeding and identification of the main bacteria of faecal contamination
- Drafting a report
Physico-chemistry section
FSAGx lab |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Microbiology section
6 hours of theory
3 hours of field work for sampling
3 hours of practical work: seeding and identification
Physico-chemical section
12 hours (classes at the FSAGx) |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| - Powerpoint slideshow
- Web references |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| - Written report
- Written exam (closed book) |
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Contacts :
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| Francis ROSILLON
ULG-DSGE (Arlon)
185, avenue de Longwy
6700 ARLON
Phone 063 230852
f.rosillon@ulg.ac.be
Jean-Paul BARTHELEMY
Unité de Chimie analytique
(Gembloux)
2, Passage des Déportés
B - 5030 GEMBLOUX (BELGIUM) Phone: + 32 (0)81 622223
jean-paul.barthelemy@ulg.ac.be |
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