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Environment, contamination and pollutantsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: WT00FI99

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You understand the fundamental principles of environmental contamination, focusing on air and soil contamination.
You comprehend the structure and functioning of various environmental components and their influence on pollutant transport.
You can identify and understand the major pollutant groups and the environmental issues they cause.
You can understand the uncertainties in pollution and contamination.
You understand the associated environmental and health risks and are aware of the primary methods for remediating contaminated environments.

Content

What are the fundamental principles of environmental pollution and contamination?
How to interpret information or data on environmental pollution?
How can soil and air pollution or contamination be managed?
How are different pollution and contamination in the environment interrelated?