The module "Environmental and Actinide Chemistry (Chem-Ma-C06)" and the module “Radiochemistry (Chem-Ma-M14)” for Master's students covers environmental chemistry knowledge in connection with the input of environmental chemicals, the generation of energy and the effect of ionizing radiation. The chemistry of actinides and lanthanides, fundamental aspects of the environmental chemistry of metals and organics as well as the use and effects of ionizing radiation are part of the course content. Practical work will focus on learning radiochemical measurement techniques. On the other hand, modern spectroscopic methods will be used to investigate binding forms and localization of Ln and An in bio- and geological systems in the trace-analytical concentration range. Furthermore, the handling of open radioactive substances is practiced.
The module should enable students to critically scrutinize the processes taking place in the environment and their changes due to the production of various substances, the type of energy generation and radiation input and to classify the effects on air, water, soil, biota and the human organism against the background of the latest scientific findings.

Both modules together extend over 2 semesters. Beginning in the winter semester with the module “Environmental and Actinide Chemistry” and ending in the summer semester with the module “Radiochemistry” (Chem-Ma-M14).

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