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Mohamed KSIBI Professor and Director Environmental Chemistry Higher Institute of Biotechnology Sfax University Tunisia 1
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Introductions Background B. Sc. – University of Sfax, Tunisia M. Sc. – University of Poitiers, France Ph. D. – University of Poitiers, France H. D. R. – University of Sfax, Tunisia Professor in Environmental Chemistry – University of Sfax, Tunisia Head of the Department health and environment in the Higher Institute of Biotechnology Director of the Higher Institute of Biotechnology 7/20/2016 2
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Master of Environmental Sciences and Technology Students (30-35) enter the Environmental Sciences and Technology Program from a wide range of undergraduate science backgrounds, including the undergraduate program in life science, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 7/20/2016 3
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Interaction pollutants environment This course is intended to build student knowledge, skills and experience to : Evaluate the critical variables and methods that may be used to quantify a contaminant’s distribution and transformation rate, Evaluate methods for analysis of microbial degrader populations, microbial activity and transport in soil and water environments, Evaluate the physicochemical properties, fate and environmental effect of natural and anthropogenic contaminants from own environmental laboratory data. 7/20/2016 4
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Teaching and Learning Methods Lectures complemented by experimentally based project work. The experimental methods comprise modern state-of-the-art techniques used in environmental chemistry and environmental toxicology. Specific exercises may change from year to year as they will reflect current research activities among the participating research groups. The goal is to provide students with a hands-on understanding of the fates and effects of pollutants in environmental and biological systems. 7/20/2016 5
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Learning Objectives At the end of this module, students will: Select and discuss utility of chemical and ecotoxicological methods to investigate polluted environments, Operate selected laboratory set-up and instruments Conduct a scientific evaluation of the environmental fate and effects of a contaminant, Evaluate the potential for biodegradation of environmental pollutants, Prepare and complete a written report involving laboratory assessments, Demonstrate overview over selected remediation technologies and understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. 7/20/2016 6
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Key challenges for students I believe as an environmental chemist and a teacher it is my responsibility to challenge and support my students, in pursuit of three learning goals: confront misconceptions about crucial sustainable development ideas; learn basic environmental chemistry concepts; cultivate an interest in environmental studies program and an understanding of how we do to make connections to “real” research problems. 7/20/2016 7
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