SKU3033

Environmental
Chemistry
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science and Mathematics
Sultan Idris Education University

SESSION 2017/2018

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Head of Department‘s Verification:

Date: 09/02/2017

INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Faculty : Science and Mathematics

Department : Chemistry
Semester :2
Session : 2017/2018
Course Name : Environmental Chemistry
Course Code : SKU3033
Credit Hour : 3 (2+1)
Pre requisite :-

LECTURER’S INFORMATION:

Name : Dr. Nurulsaidah Abdul Rahim

E-mail : saidah@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 015-4811 7652
Room number : Block 2, Level 3, Lecturer Room 17, Sultan Azlan Shah
Campus, Proton City

COURSE SYNOPSIS:

The course discusses the important role of chemistry in the environment. The topics
covered are water supply resources, water pollution sources, drinking water treatment
processes, and the impact of water quality on human health and on aquatic populations.
The course also discusses several important aspects of air pollution that includes
classification and sources of air pollutants, their effects on human, vegetation and material.
Solid waste management system will also be discussed.

RATIONALE OF THE COURSE:

To provide students with the knowledge of environmental chemistry.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After going through this course, students should be able to:

1. Apply fundamental knowledge of chemistry as chemical principles operating in the

natural and altered environment (C4).
2. Demonstrate the ability to use the correct calculations and units when expressing
quantitative results (P3, C3).
3. Appreciate the importance of sustainable development for future generations (A3,
C3, PBPM2).
4. Conduct themselves proactively, confidently, ethically and professionally necessary
to function as responsible citizens (P3, KKBP2, EM2, KOM3).

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:

Communication skill, Continuous learning and information management, Team work skills,
Leadership skill and Professional ethics and moral.

REFERENCES:

1. James, E. G. (2009). Principles of Ennvironmental Chemistry. 2ndEdition.Jones &

Bartlett Learning
2. Collin, B. and Micheal, C. (2012). Environmental Chemistry. New York: U. S. A. W.
H. Freeman
3. Collin, B. and Micheal, C. (2008). Environmental Chemistry: Solution Manual. 4th
Edition. New York: U. S. A. W. H. Freeman.
4. Stanley, E. M. (2009). Environment Chemistry. 9th Edition. U. S. A. CRC Press.
5. VanLoon, G.W. and Duffy, S. J. (2005). Environmental Chemistry – A Global
Perspective. 2nd Edition. New York: Oxford University Press.
6. Tundo, P.,Perosa, A. and Zecchini, F. (2007). Methods and Reagent for green
chemistry. USA: Wiley-Interscience.
7. Legal Research Board. (2006). Environmental quality act 1974 (ACT 127). Kuala
Lumpur: International Law Book Services.

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

Activity KOM BKMM PBPM KKBP KKU KKP EM

Lecture    
Laboratory  

Abbreviation Skills
KOM Communication Skill
BKMM Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
PBPM Continuous Learning and Information Management
KKBP Team Work Skills
KKU Entrepreneurial Skills
KKP Leadership Skill
EM Professional Ethics and Moral

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STUDENT’s PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Course work Percentage

Details LO %
Practical reports LO1, LO2 10
Test 1 LO1, LO2 10
Test 2 LO1, LO2 10
Assignment 1(Group) LO3, LO4 20
Assignment 2 (Group) LO1, LO3 20
Assignment 3(Individual) LO1, LO3, LO4 10
Final exam LO1, LO2 20
Total 100%

GRADING SCALE:

Grade Points interval GPA/CGPA

A 80 – 100 4.00
A- 75 – 79 3.75
B+ 70 – 74 3.50
B 65 – 69 3.00
B- 60 – 64 2.75
C+ 55 – 59 2.50
C 50 – 54 2.00
C- 45 – 49 1.75
D+ 40 – 44 1.50
D 35 – 39 1.00
F 0 – 34 0

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

Scale
4 Excellent
3 Good
2 Moderate
1 Weak

Rubrics as in BukuKemahiranInsaniah/Soft skills

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WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE:

Week Chapter/Topic Learning outcomes Soft skills Learning Assessment

At the end of each week, the students &
should be able to: Teaching
Activities

1.0 Environmental health, pollution 1. To explain the environment

and toxicology segments.
EM
1.1 General introduction of 2. To state the categories of pollutant
KOM
1-2 environmental chemistry and its effect. Lecture
KKBP Test 1
1.2 Basic categories of pollutants
PBPM
1.3 General effects of pollutants
1.4 Risk assessment

2.0 Alternative energy and the 1. To explain the alternative energy

environment 2. To discuss the nation policy relate
2.1 Introduction to alternative to alternative energy EM
energy sources KOM Lecture Test 1
3-4
2.2 Solar energy KKBP Assignment Assignment
2.3 Hydrogen, water power PBPM
2.4 Wind power
2.5 Biofuels and geothermal energy
2.6 Policy issues

3.0 Water supply, use and 1. To sketch the hydrologic cycle and
management carbonate system
EM
3.1 A brief global perspective 2. To categorise the water sources Test 2
KOM Lecture
3.2 Groundwater and streams 3. To state the drinking water process Practical
5-6 KKBP Laboratory
3.3 Interaction between surface reports
PBPM Assignment
water and groundwater Assignment
3.4 Water use : Drinking water
3.5 Water conservation

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4.0 Water Pollution and treatment

4.1 Water pollution 1. To explain the meaning of water
EM Test 2
4.2 Water pollutant pollution Lecture
KOM Practical
7-8 4.3 Oxygen demand 2. To state the source of water Laboratory
KKBP reports
4.4 Acid mine drainage pollution. Assignment
PBPM Assignment
4.5 Sewage/Wastewater treatment 3. To state the process of
sewage/wastewater treatment

5.0 The atmosphere, climate and

global warming 1. To explain the component of EM
5.1 The atmosphere&Climate atmosphere KOM Final
Lecture
9-10 5.2 Global warming : Greenhouse 2. To name the greenhouse effect KKBP examination
Assignment
effect gases PBPM Assignment
5.3 Ozone depletion 3. To describe greenhouse effect
phenomena

6.0 Air pollution 1. To list the air pollutant

6.1 A brief history of air pollution 2. To discuss the effect of air EM
6.2 Air pollutants pollution KOM Final
Lecture
11-12 6.3 Effects of air pollution: Acid KKBP examination
Assignment
Rain & Smog PBPM Assignment
6.4 Pollution control
6.5 Air pollution legislation and
standards

7.0 Waste Management 1. To discuss about waste

7.1 Early concepts of waste management KOM
Lecture Final Exam
13-14 disposal 2. To explain the 3R (Reduce, Re- PBPM
Assignment Assignment
7.2 Solid–waste management use, Recycle) KKBP
7.3 Hazardous waste management EM
7.4 Pollution prevention

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TUTORIAL/LAB/WORKSHOP PLAN

No Topic Learning &

Learning Outcome Soft skill Teaching Assessment
Activities
1 Measuring the pH value of water
sample
2 Determination of sulphur dioxide in soft
drinks
3 Determination of calcium carbonate in
Practical & Practical
soil sample PBPM, KKBP, Demonstration
LO1, LO2 & LO4 report
4 Determination of sulphite ion in water KOM & EM and Practical
sample
5 Determination of chloride ion in water
sample
6 Determination of phosphate ion in
water sample

Reminder:
1. Students must attend all lectures, tutorials, laboratory, studio or other activities related to the course, including courses with no final examination
(perkara 4.1dan 4.3)
2. Student with attendance of less than 80% will not be allowed to sit for final examination. (perkara 4.2)
3. Perkara 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 can be waived for students who suffer from health problems and must be certified by government or UPSI panel clinic
medical officer.
4. Student who has to represent UPSI/State/Country in activity that is directed by the government or UPSI, is required to obtain a recommendation
letter from the Dean and must be approved by the Academic Affairs Division.

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