Environment

Atmospheric pollution

The theoretical course gives an outlook of ecochemical processes in atmosphere, its structure including natural and antropogenic reasons and consequences of its changing. Explores the main industrial emissions into atmosphere: gas, dust, fumes, mists. Kyoto protocol is also included in the program.

Ecology of natural waters (Volga Basin)

The theoretical course makes students acquainted with the conceptions of hydrochemistry and hydrobiology. Within the course they will study the chemical composition of natural waters, types of water pollution and canals of self-purification. Students will also learn about chemical self-purification (hydrolysis, photolysis, oxidation) and predicting what consequences polluting substances may cause. Special attention is paid to the pollution of the Volga Basin and work of the Samara water-purifying installations.

Soil ecosystems and their pollution

The theoretical course reviews the major factors of anthropogenic influence on soil ecosystems such as mineral fertilizers (nitric, phosphoric, potash, organic) and also problems of heavy metals and pesticides pollution.

Supertoxicants

The course is dedicated to the main aims of supertoxicants monitoring. Students will analyse the whole situation in Russia and particularly in Samara, study main sources of supertoxicants and methods of their determination.

Natural Reserves and National Parks of Samara Region

The theoretical course focuses on the conception of natural reserves, their status and importance. Students will be introduced to the main reserved territories and monuments of nature of the Samara Region.

Capstone workshop: Ecological Situation in Samara Region

Students will earn 3 ECTS credits for a 15-day course.