Course details
The main aim of the course is to introduce the participants to an overview of inorganic nutrients measurements autoanalyser system (SKALAR). The importance of nutrients measurements, the techniques associated and methodologies will be discussed. Sampling techniques, acid washing methods, associated laboratory settings and measurements including blanks, standards and reagents, quality control and quality assurance measures and results interpretation will be introduced.
Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Obtain general understanding of the main aspects and the importance of nutrients measurement.
- Understand the instrument’s main concept and parts (main chemistry theory)
- Obtain experience and understand the quality control and quality assurance measurements associated with the nutrients measurements techniques
- Nutrients data and analysis
Participants
Scientists, and laboratory technicians involved in marine chemistry and biology; staff from Ministry of Electricity and Water, Ministry of public works and EPA’s in Kuwait and the (GCC) region responsible for water quality analysis and assessment; scientists and researchers from universities, institutes and agencies in the Gulf region interested in marine chemistry.
Pre-requisites
Experience in chemistry laboratories; Bachelors and Diploma in chemistry, marine science, biology, environmental sciences; Interest in marine analytical chemistry measurements
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