Universidad de Jaén

1. INTRODUCTION  

2. POLLUTION CONTROL. TOXIC PROCESSES

Types of pollutants. Pollutant cycles. Distribution of pollutants in the environment. Control mechanisms.

3. RISK ANALYSIS. EXPOSURE ESTIMATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND RISK ESTIMATE

Basic concepts. Use of risk analysis. Methodology and techniques. Hazard identification. Risk assessment. Determination of the risk. Risk communication. Exposure scenario. Route of exposure. Quantification of exposure. Exposure assessment. Pesticides. Application techniques.

4. SOIL TREATMENT SYSTEMS. ENVIRONMENTAL RESTAURATION

Remediation projects. Feasibility studies. Environmental restauration techniques. Biorestauration. Phytoratauration. Bioremediation. Extraction. Control techniques. Legal aspects.

5. LEGISLATION AND OFFICIAL CONTROL PLANS ON PESTICIDE RESIDUES

Maximum Residue Limits. EU and national legislation on pesticide residues. National and international monitoring programs.

6. METHODOLOGY OF SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF PESTICIDE RESIDUES

Introduction. Sampling: water, soil, leaf and olive oil. Sample Analysis: preparation, extraction, identification and quantification

7. PESTICIDE RESIDUE PROBLEMS IN OLIVES

Introduction. Persistence. Degradation pathways. Pollution mechanisms by poor agricultural practices.

8. PESTICIDE RESIDUE PROBLEMS IN OLIVE OILS

Introduction. Pollution mechanisms by bad industrial practices. Persistence. Degradation pathways.

An expository and learning methodology, that includes the implementation of three types of activities, will be used:

1) lectures of theory and problems

2) laboratory practice sessions

3) Both collective and individual tutorial work, which include supervision of studients evolution, advice and resolution of doubts and finally oral presentation by students of their works.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

In order to assess the aspects considered, it is necessary to monitor student attendance at lectures, practices and participation in class. Similarly, a control tasks will be established  to take control of the effective implementation of student work hours.

The following evaluation criteria are established:

• Written tests of theoretical knowledge
  - Practical application of theoretical knowledge
  - Attendance and participation

The calification at the end of the class period will be the resulting value from the application of these considerations.