Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Environmental Sciences Master
Major in Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics
Applications
701-1341-00L	Water Resources and Drinking Water	W	3 credits	2G	S. Hug, M. Berg, F. Hammes, U. von Gunten
Abstract	The course covers qualitative (chemistry and microbiology) and quantitative aspects of drinking water from the resource to the tap. Natural processes, anthropogenic pollution, legislation of groundwater and surface water and of drinking water as well as water treatment will be discussed for industrialized and developing countries.
Learning objective	The goal of this lecture is to give an overview over the whole path of drinking water from the source to the tap and understand the involved physical, chemical and biological processes which determine the drinking water quality.
Content	The course covers qualitative (chemistry and microbiology) and quantitative aspects of drinking water from the resource to the tap. The various water resources, particularly groundwater and surface water, are discussed as part of the natural water cycle influenced by anthropogenic activities such as agriculture, industry, urban water systems. Furthermore legislation related to water resources and drinking water will be discussed. The lecture is focused on industrialized countries, but also addresses global water issues and problems in the developing world. Finally unit processes for drinking water treatment (filtration, adsorption, oxidation, disinfection etc.) will be presented and discussed.
Lecture notes	Handouts will be distributed
Literature	Will be mentioned in handouts
701-1346-00L	Carbon Mitigation Number of participants limited to 100 Priority is given to the target groups: Bachelor and Master Environmental Sciences and PHD Environmental Sciences until September 21st,2021. Waiting list will be deleted October 1st, 2021.	W	3 credits	2G	N. Gruber
Abstract	Future climate change can only kept within reasonable bounds when CO2 emissions are drastically reduced. In this course, we will discuss a portfolio of options involving the alteration of natural carbon sinks and carbon sequestration. The course includes introductory lectures, presentations from guest speakers from industry and the public sector, and final presentations by the students.
Learning objective	The goal of this course is to investigate, as a group, a particular set of carbon mitigation/sequestration options and to evaluate their potential, their cost, and their consequences.
Content	From the large number of carbon sequestration/mitigation options, a few options will be selected and then investigated in detail by the students. The results of this research will then be presented to the other students, the involved faculty, and discussed in detail by the whole group.
Lecture notes	None
Literature	Will be identified based on the chosen topic.
Prerequisites / Notice	Exam: No final exam. Pass/No-Pass is assigned based on the quality of the presentation and ensuing discussion.
701-1351-00L	Nanomaterials in the Environment	W	3 credits	2G	B. Nowack, T. Bucheli, D. Mitrano
Abstract	The lecture provides an overview on the behavior and effects of engineered nanomaterials in the environment. The course will cover definitions, analysis, fate in technical and natural systems, effects (nano-ecotoxicology) and environmental risk assessment of nanomaterials. In addition, microplastics as an additional particulate contaminant will also be covered.
Learning objective	- Successful application of knowledge gained in the traditional disciplines of environmental sciences (e.g. biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry) to elucidate nanomaterial fate and behavior in the environment - Identify key parameters of nanomaterials that potentially influence their environmental fate and behavior - Get acquainted with the most common analytical tools for the quantification of nanomaterials in the environment - Critical assessment of current state of research in this juvenile field, including the sometimes controversial literature data
Content	Topics - Definitions; nano-effects; engineered, natural and incidental nanoparticles - Sources and release; Material flow modeling - Analysis in environmental samples - Fate in technical systems: water treatment, waste incineration - Fate in the environment: water and soil - Effects: nano-ecotoxicology - Environmental risk assessment - Life cycle assessment - Microplastics
Lecture notes	Handouts will be provided
Literature	will be provided during lecture
860-0012-00L	Cooperation and Conflict Over International Water Resources Number of participants limited to 40. Priority for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc. This is a research seminar at the Master level. PhD students are also welcome.	W	3 credits	2S	B. Wehrli, T. Bernauer, E. Calamita, T. U. Siegfried
Abstract	This seminar focuses on the technical, economic, and political challenges of dealing with water allocation and pollution problems in large international river systems. It examines ways and means through which such challenges are addressed, and when and why international efforts in this respect succeed or fail.
Learning objective	Ability to (1) understand the causes and consequences of water scarcity and water pollution problems in large international river systems; (2) understand ways and means of addressing such water challenges; and (3) analyse when and why international efforts in this respect succeed or fail.
Content	Based on lectures and discussion of scientific papers and reports, students acquire basic knowledge on contentious issues in managing international water resources, on the determinants of cooperation and conflict over international water issues, and on ways and means of mitigating conflict and promoting cooperation. Students will then, in small teams coached by the instructors, carry out research on a case of their choice (i.e. an international river basin where riparian countries are trying to find solutions to water allocation and/or water quality problems associated with a large dam project). They will write a brief paper and present their findings towards the end of the semester.
Lecture notes	Slides and reading materials will be distributed electronically.
Literature	The UN World Water Development Reports provide a broad overview of the topic: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/water/wwap/
Prerequisites / Notice	The course is open to Master and PhD students from any area of ETH. ISTP students who take this course should also register for the course 860-0012-01L - Cooperation and conflict over international water resources; In-depth case study.

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