Universität Wien

280262 VU Introduction to Environmental Chemistry (2025W)

15.00 ECTS (8.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie-Geophysik und Astronomie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle
Mo 17.11. 10:45-12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II

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Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

This course will be taught in English. It consists of lecture parts with exercises and discussions as well as a laboratory course. This course takes place in person with online elements in Moodle.

  • Montag 06.10. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 08.10. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 09.10. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 13.10. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 15.10. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 16.10. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 20.10. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 22.10. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 23.10. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 27.10. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 29.10. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 30.10. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 03.11. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 05.11. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 06.11. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 10.11. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 12.11. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 13.11. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Mittwoch 19.11. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 20.11. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 24.11. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 26.11. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 27.11. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 01.12. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 03.12. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 04.12. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Mittwoch 10.12. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 11.12. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 15.12. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 17.12. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 18.12. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Mittwoch 07.01. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 08.01. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 12.01. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 14.01. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 15.01. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 19.01. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 21.01. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 22.01. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Montag 26.01. 10:45 - 12:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Mittwoch 28.01. 08:45 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Donnerstag 29.01. 08:45 - 10:45 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This introductory course provides the chemical foundation for understanding environmental systems and their transformation under human impact. Students learn how fundamental processes in environmental (hydro)chemistry and geochemistry shape water and soils, and why these processes are key to tackling today’s challenges of pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. The course introduces core concepts, analytical methods, and experimental approaches, and includes laboratory training to connect theory with practice. It equips students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to engage with more advanced topics in the master’s programme Environmental Systems.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

A total of 160 points can be earned through exams, exercises, and the laboratory course.

A) Short Exams (60 points total)
Four exams (45 minutes each), worth 15 points each.

Dates:
1. Monday, October 20 (Hofmann/vd Kammer)
2. Wednesday, November 5 (Krämer)
3. Thursday, November 20 (Zumstein/Pati)
4. Monday, December 15 (Hüffer/Göldner/vd Kammer/Breuninger/Krämer)

B) Exercises (60 points total)
Four blocks, each worth 15 points:
1. Hofmann/vd Kammer
2. Krämer
3. Zumstein/Pati
4. Hüffer/Göldner/vd Kammer/Breuninger/Krämer

Further details will be announced via Moodle.

C) Laboratory Course (40 points, presence is mandatory)
- Six basic experiments in environmental chemistry with group reports (6 points each)
- Introductory and safety sessions (4 points)
- Held from December 17 to January 29
- Participation and presence in all parts is mandatory to complete the laboratory course successfully.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

A total of 160 points can be earned through exams, exercises, and the laboratory course. Points from all activities are accumulated, and the final grade is based on the total number of points achieved during the semester.

Grading scheme:

> 87.5% – Grade 1
> 75–87.49% – Grade 2
> 62.5–74.99% – Grade 3
> 50–62.49% – Grade 4
> 0–49.99% – Grade 5

At least 50% of the total points (80 points) must be achieved to pass. In addition, participation and presence in all parts of the laboratory course is mandatory to successfully complete the course.

Prüfungsstoff

1. Exercise and exam (30 points): Basics of aquatic chemistry and env. chemistry of trace metals (Hofmann & vd Kammer)
2. Exercise and exam (30 points): Thermodynamic modelling and kinetics and redox processes (Krämer & Singh)
3. Exercise and exam (30 points): Env. organic chemistry (Zumstein & Pati)
4. Exercise and exam (30 points): Analytical chemistry (Hüffer, Göldner, vd Kammer, Breuninger, Krämer)
5. Laboratory course (40 points): Experiments, reports, and safety (Pati)

Literatur

All literature will be provided on moodle

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MES-2

Letzte Änderung: Do 02.10.2025 13:07