Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring unit (KRA540)

Hobart

Introduction

Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring utilises the diversity of examples of environmental chemistry in natural, urban and industrial environments within Tasmania to develop an understanding of the sources and fate of chemical contaminants in the environment, and an understanding of the technologies and management options used to understand and mitigate environmental impact. Learning activities will provide opportunities to develop skills required for conducting environmental assessments and preparing environmental management plans. This knowledge, along with an understanding of the framework by which environmental guidelines are developed, provides the basis for developing risk-based approaches to environmental assessments. You are expected to undertake prescribed reading at an advanced level on recent developments in environmental chemistry to supplement unit content.

This unit is one of the three required units in Year 1 for the students interested in pursuing the Analytical and Environment stream of the Master of Chemistry (P7J).

Summary

Unit name	Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring
Unit code	KRA540
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Chemistry
Coordinator	Doctor Fernando Maya Alejandro
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/02/2027	16/03/2027	19/04/2027	13/06/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the sources, transport, fate and measurement of contaminant chemicals in the atmosphere and hydrosphere.
• Critically analyse and evaluate the environmental impacts of past and present industrial and everyday practices.
• Appraise past and present approaches to reduce, eliminate and/or remediate the detrimental impacts of industrial and everyday practices on the environment.
• Articulate environmental chemistry and monitoring information, arguments, and conclusions across a range of communication modes consistent with recognised scientific standards.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
010500	$1,235.00	$1,235.00	not applicable

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KRA300

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Site visits will be scheduled across two days during semester
Assessment	Assessment Task 1 Title: Quizzes (20%)|Assessment Task 2 Title: Critical Review: Atmospheric and Water Environmental Issues (40%)|Assessment Task 3: Presentation (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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