Course: Dangerous Substances

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Course title Dangerous Substances
Course code LUEB/LFCNL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Snopek Lukáš, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics taught: 1. Introduction to the subject and European and national legislation on hazardous substances. 2. Technical terminology and basic classification of hazardous substances. 3. Hazardous chemicals - toxic. 4. Hazardous chemicals - flammable. 5. Hazardous chemicals - explosive. 6. Hazardous chemicals - significant organic pollutants. 7. Hazardous agrochemicals. 8. Hazardous CBRN substances. 9. Modelling of releases of hazardous chemicals. 10. Possible misuse of hazardous substances for terrorism (CBRN terrorism). 11. Safe transport of dangerous goods (according to international agreements ADR and RID). 12. Basics of prevention for proper handling of hazardous substances. 13. Basics of protection against different types of hazardous substances.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for course credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 14 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 14 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 15 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 39 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
The prerequisite for successful mastery of the subject is systematic preparation and study of the prescribed and recommended literature.
The prerequisite for successful mastery of the subject is systematic preparation and study of the prescribed and recommended literature.
learning outcomes
The knowledge acquired during the study of the subject will be applied in their practice, in solving the issues of prevention and liquidation of accidents and emergencies associated with the release of hazardous substances into the free environment and working environment, threatening the lives and health of the population, fauna and flora, as well as damaging property. They will apply their knowledge in particular in dealing with monitoring, detection, decontamination, protection and other measures. Knowledge of the subject is a prerequisite for understanding and mastering related subjects dealing with environmental issues. classify individual poisons - toxins into groups according to different criteria - explain the most common toxic indices - explain the basic mechanism of action of poisons - apply basic intoxication and first aid procedures - apply the legislation on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances - draw up a health and safety plan
The knowledge acquired during the study of the subject will be applied in their practice, in solving the issues of prevention and liquidation of accidents and emergencies associated with the release of hazardous substances into the free environment and working environment, threatening the lives and health of the population, fauna and flora, as well as damaging property. They will apply their knowledge in particular in dealing with monitoring, detection, decontamination, protection and other measures. Knowledge of the subject is a prerequisite for understanding and mastering related subjects dealing with environmental issues. classify individual poisons - toxins into groups according to different criteria - explain the most common toxic indices - explain the basic mechanism of action of poisons - apply basic intoxication and first aid procedures - apply the legislation on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances - draw up a health and safety plan
Skills
Practical laboratory experience and skills in institutions overseeing the safe use of chemicals and the disposal of pollutants.
Practical laboratory experience and skills in institutions overseeing the safe use of chemicals and the disposal of pollutants.
Analyses the hazards arising from the nature of chemicals in the context of chemical legislation.
Analyses the hazards arising from the nature of chemicals in the context of chemical legislation.
Identifies, assesses risks of chemicals on human health.
Identifies, assesses risks of chemicals on human health.
Designs a conceptual model and exposure scenario of the potential for uptake of a risk factor by individual population components via individual exposure pathways.
Designs a conceptual model and exposure scenario of the potential for uptake of a risk factor by individual population components via individual exposure pathways.
Uses a database of hazardous chemicals for industrial use and prepares documents for emergency planning.
Uses a database of hazardous chemicals for industrial use and prepares documents for emergency planning.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Demonstration
Demonstration
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Teamwork
Teamwork
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
E-learning
E-learning
Lecturing
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Skills
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
E-learning
E-learning
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Analysis of seminar paper
Analysis of seminar paper
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Recommended literature
  • BARTLOVÁ, I. Nebezpečné látky. Ostrava, 2006. ISBN 80-86634-59-3.
  • ČABALOVA, I. a T. BUBENÍKOVÁ. Nebezpečné látky v protipožiarnej ochrane a bezpečnosti.. Zvolen, 2020. ISBN 978-80-228-3010-2.
  • Lacina, P., Mika, O. J., Šebková, K. Nebezpečnné chemické látky a směsi. Brno Recetox, 2013. ISBN 978-80-210-6475-1.
  • LUNN, G. a E. B. SANSONE. Destruction of hazardous chemicals in the laboratory.. USA, 2023. ISBN 978-111-9848-806.
  • SKŘEHOT Petr a kol. Prevence nehod a havárií. 1. Díl: Nebezpečné látky a materiály.. Praha, 2009. ISBN 978-80-86973-70-8.


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