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Environmental Laboratory Exercises

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IYA0503
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: I-YT 2006
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2008-2009)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Stén, Pekka
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
2I-YT-3N2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25Pekka SténFinnish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31

Learning Outcomes

The student gets acquainted with analytical techniques used in environmental laboratories, especially solution analysis. Also included are microbiological analysis and X-ray fluorescence. The student learns to evaluate and treat experimental data and to produce reports on them.

Student's Workload

The total amount of student´s work is 81 h, which contains 46 h of contact studies.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Chemistry and Environment, Chemistry Laboratory Exercises, Occupational Safety and Safety in the Laboratory, Introduction to Technical Mathematics

Contents

Mainly water analyses with a few examples of air and soil analysis.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material prepared by the lecturer. Additionally:
Pekka O. Lehtonen, Marja-Liisa Sihvonen, Laboratorioalan analyyttinen kemia, Opetushallitus 2004
Pekka O. Lehtonen, Kemian laskut laboratoriossa, Opetushallitus 2006
Hanna Hänninen, Mia Ruismäki, Aila Seikola, Sari Slöör, Laboratoriotyön perusteet, Edita 2007

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Laboratory exercises and related reporting performed in groups of two to three students. Every laboratory session is preceded by an introductory lecture on the theory and techniques needed in the exercise.

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

Numeric Assessment. Exam 46% and laboratory reports 54%.


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