Ympäristölainsäädäntö ja -hallinto
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | EY00BV40 |
| Curriculum: | EY 2025 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Rinta-Rahko, Tiina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands the structures and significance of environmental legislation and administration, as well as their national and international connections. The student is able to use various information retrieval methods. The student familiarizes themselves with community structures and their functions, as well as the principles of environmental protection
Student's Workload
135 hours (including scheduled teaching and independent work)
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Does not require prior studies.
Contents
Environmental Impact Assessment Act; objectives, application, and the course of the EIA procedure. Planning in the Land Use Act. The planning system, required studies, and the permit system. Sustainable community structure and the guidance of its functions. Environmental policy instruments. Finland's environmental administration and international connections of environmental law. Environmental Protection Act and the application for an environmental permit under it. Key contents of laws concerning land, water, waste, health, and nature protection.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Selected parts of environmental legislation, lectures, materials provided by the teacher, information sources to be announced separately at the beginning of the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Learning consists of lessons and course literature. Learning is supported by independently prepared assignments and studies, as well as group work tasks. Teaching methods may also include learning diaries, exams, and reports.
Assessment Methods
The course is grading scale of Excellent (5), Good (4-3), Pass (2-1), Fail (0). The course may also use a pass/fail grading scale.