ENV2022

Environmental analysis 1: sampling and monitoring ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Mike Grace with staff from several contributing departments

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduction to quantitative methods in environmental monitoring; types of environmental impacts; populations and sampling. Biological monitoring. Origins, types of measurement of chemical pollution. Manual and automated sampling and in-situ analysis techniques. Quality assurance issues. Introduction to spatial databases and techniques. Micro-meteorological measurements. Gaseous and particulate matter in the atmosphere. Batch sampling and continuous methods of air quality monitoring. Soils and sediments. Surface and groundwater hydrochemistry. Surface water hydrology.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will be able to understand the need to perform environmental surveys and monitoring programs, and the need for suitable experimental design of such programs. They will appreciate the importance of quality assurance issues in sampling and analysis associated with environmental monitoring programs, understand the statistical basis for the design of monitoring programs, be familiar with the sampling and monitoring techniques and devices for use in the monitoring of air, water, groundwater, sediments and soils and biota. Students will be competent to plan, design and implement a sampling and monitoring program, analyse and interpret data derived from such programs, communicate the results and interpretation of environmental monitoring surveys, work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, and integrate theory and information drawn from several disciplines into all aspects of monitoring and survey programs.

Assessment: Examination: 50% + Practical class reports and field report: 50%

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures per week and four 3-hour practicals and a one day field trip.

Prohibitions: ENV3002