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Environmental Science and MonitoringLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AT00CK04

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

The student is able to
- to identify the main environmentally harmful substances
- to know the basic methods (physical and chemical) to monitor and measure environmental impacts
- to know the principles of the factors affecting pollutants formation and distribution in the environment
- to compare measured values with the limit values and other regulations

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
  • Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE24SV
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering 24SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- to identify the main environmentally harmful substances
- to know the basic methods (physical and chemical) to monitor and measure environmental impacts
- to know the principles of the factors affecting pollutants formation and distribution in the environment
- to compare measured values with the limit values and other regulations

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, Moodle, an eBook

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodle, an eBook

Learning environment

Moodle, lectures, an eBook

Contents

Decibels
Thermal radiation
Radioactivity
Air quality
Water quality
Methods in ecology
Pollutants and measuring scales

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

AT00CH50 Basic Studies in Physics or AT00BT70 Tekniikan fysiikan perusteet should be studied before, or some other course about basics in physics.

Assessment criteria

Excercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Cannot solve mathematical and other science problems on the course.
Written tasks not submitted.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Uses individual professional concepts and demonstrates familiarity with the basic knowledge in the field, knows how to consistently search for information on particular mathematical, and other scientific problems. Can apply the techniques learned to mathematical and other science problems given by the teacher (s).
Performs the written tasks at a minimum level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Uses the main professional concepts in a flexible manner and can search for the main information in needed in order to solve problems. Can solves the mathematical and other science problems set by the teacher(s)
Performs the written tasks given well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Uses professional concepts in an expert manner and knows how to search for information at different stages of the problem-solving process. Can solve all or almost all mathematical and other science problems set by the teacher (s).
Performs the written tasks excellently.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
  • Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE23SV
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering 23SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- to identify the main environmentally harmful substances
- to know the basic methods (physical and chemical) to monitor and measure environmental impacts
- to know the principles of the factors affecting pollutants formation and distribution in the environment
- to compare measured values with the limit values and other regulations

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, Moodle, an eBook

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodle, an eBook

Learning environment

Moodle, lectures, an eBook

Contents

Decibels
Thermal radiation
Radioactivity
Air quality
Water quality
Methods in ecology
Pollutants and measuring scales

Assessment criteria

Excercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Cannot solve mathematical and other science problems on the course.
Written tasks not submitted.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Uses individual professional concepts and demonstrates familiarity with the basic knowledge in the field, knows how to consistently search for information on particular mathematical, and other scientific problems. Can apply the techniques learned to mathematical and other science problems given by the teacher (s).
Performs the written tasks at a minimum level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Uses the main professional concepts in a flexible manner and can search for the main information in needed in order to solve problems. Can solves the mathematical and other science problems set by the teacher(s)
Performs the written tasks given well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Uses professional concepts in an expert manner and knows how to search for information at different stages of the problem-solving process. Can solve all or almost all mathematical and other science problems set by the teacher (s).
Performs the written tasks excellently.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
  • Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE22SV
Small groups
  • Lecture1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- to identify the main environmentally harmful substances
- to know the basic methods (physical and chemical) to monitor and measure environmental impacts
- to know the principles of the factors affecting pollutants formation and distribution in the environment
- to compare measured values with the limit values and other regulations

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, Moodle, an eBook

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodle, an eBook

Learning environment

Moodle, lectures, an eBook

Contents

Decibels
Thermal radiation
Radioactivity
Air quality
Water quality
Methods in ecology
Pollutants and measuring scales

Assessment criteria

An exam, exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Cannot solve mathematical and other science problems in the course.
Written tasks not submitted.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Uses individual professional concepts and demonstrates familiarity with the basic knowledge in the field, knows how to consistently search for information on particular mathematical, and other scientific problems. Can apply the techniques learned to mathematical and other science problems given by the teacher (s).
Performs the written tasks at a minimum level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Uses the main professional concepts in a flexible manner and can search for the main information in needed in order to solve problems. Can solves the mathematical and other science problems set by the teacher(s)
Performs the written tasks given well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Uses professional concepts in an expert manner and knows how to search for information at different stages of the problem-solving process. Can solve all or almost all mathematical and other science problems set by the teacher (s).
Performs the written tasks excellently.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

17.01.2022 - 27.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

10 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering (in Finnish), (2014-2021)
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
  • LAB_Virtuaaliopettaja_EYM_01
  • Mervi Pulkkinen
Scheduling groups
  • Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE21SV
Small groups
  • Group 1
  • Verkkoluento
  • Harjoitukset

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- to identify the main environmentally harmful substances
- to know the basic methods (physical and chemical) to monitor and measure environmental impacts
- to know the principles of the factors affecting pollutants formation and distribution in the environment
- to compare measured values with the limit values and other regulations

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, Moodle, eBook

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodle, eBook

Learning environment

Moodle, lectures, eBook

Contents

Decibels
Thermal radiation
Radioactivity

Assessment criteria

Exam, excercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve mathematical and other science problems on the course

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to mathematical and other science problems given by the teacher. Can solve about 50% of mathematical and other problems in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve mathematical and other science problems on the course in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all mathematical and other science problems on the course.