Water and soil samplingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the principles of environmental sampling and learn about representative sampling in terrestrial and aquatic environments. You know how to use sampling tools used for different purposes and how the collected samples have to be handled. You are able to work in field conditions. You know the importance of occupational safety and recognize the health risks. You know different norms and guidelines. You also recognize the importance of quality assurance and documentation in sampling.

Content

What kinds of observations are made during sampling?
What are the norms that guide soil and water sampling?
What must be taken into account in the sampling design?
How to ensure the quality of sampling?
What information needs to be documented?
What kind of instruments are used in water and soil sampling?
How are samples handled between sampling and analysis?
What does the occupational safety and health of sampling involve?
How to act in sampling sites?

Accomplishment methods

Students can:
· use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
· work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field.
· choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
· apply the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.