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Protection of Water Systems

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IEYS1301
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: YT 2017
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2019-2020)
Semester: Autumn
Credits: 3 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.
The student knows the most common methods used for restoration of waterbodies, and is able to assess their suitability and costs for different projects. The student is familiar with methods available for wastewater treatment in scarcely populated areas.

Student's Workload

Total work load: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 39 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

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. Methods for waterbody restoration and their costs. Methods for wastewater treatment in scarcely populated areas.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Lectures.

Penttinen, Kari & Niinimäki, Juhani. 2010. Vesiensuojelun perusteet ja vesistöjen kunnostus. Opetushallitus.
Särkkä, Jukka. 1996. Järvet ja ympäristö. Limnologian perusteet. Gaudeamus.
Ulvi, Teemu & Lakso, Esko (toim.). 2005. Järvien kunnostus. Edita, Suomen ympäristökeskusKettunen, Ilpo, jne. 2008. Vesistötietoa näytteenottajille. Ympäristöopas. Suomen ympäristökeskus.
Sarvilinna, Auli & Sammalkorpi, Ilkka.2010. Rehevöityneen järven kunnostus ja hoito. SYKE.
Näreaho, Jormola, Laitinen & Sarvilinna. 2006. Maatalousalueen perattujen purojen luonnonmukainen kunnossapito. SYKE.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, course work and study of a waterbody restoration project.

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 assignments.


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