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
-
TLTISSE24SVBachelor’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
-
TLTISSE23SVBachelor’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.