Study Guide

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.