Water Pollution Control
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYA0304 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-YT 2008 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2009-2010) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2010-01-04 – 2010-03-06 | Riitta Niemelä | Finnish | 2009-12-07 – 2010-01-10 |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands chemical, physical and biological processes taking place in natural waters, and human impact on them.
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.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material prepared by the lecturer and 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 Methods
Exam and course work. Numeric assessment.