Environment, contamination and pollutantsLaajuus (5 cr)

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 related to 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 contamination and air pollution be managed?
How are different pollution and contamination in the environment interrelated?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software, and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.