Water Protection
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYTA0206 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | EY 2015V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2017-2018) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemelä, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands chemical, physical and biological processes taking place in natural waters, and the human impact on them. The student can assess the state of a waterbody using chemical indices.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 54 h, which contains 28 h of contact studies.
Contents
Chemical and physical processes affecting the state of natural waters. Water resources, deterioration of waterbodies, basics of limnology. Basic terms and legislation of water protection. Restoration of waterbodies. Water sampling.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Suitable parts of the following books:
Jukka Särkkä, Järvet ja ympäristö, limnologian perusteet, Gaudeamus, Tampere 1996
Hakala, Harri & Välimäki, Jari 2003. Ympäristön tila ja suojelu Suomessa. Helsinki. Gaudeamus
Liisa-Maria Rautio ja Hannele Ilvessalo (toim.), Ympäristön tila Länsi-Suomessa, Länsi-Suomen ympäristökeskus, Pohjanmaan liitto ja Etelä-Pohjanmaan liitto, Jyväskylä 1998
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
Exam and course work.