Environmental samplingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the principles of environmental sampling and representative sampling.
You learn to use various sampling tools and handle collected samples.
You understand the importance of occupational safety and potential health risks in environmental sampling.
You become familiar with norms and guidelines related to environmental sampling.
You recognize the importance of quality assurance and documentation in sampling processes.

Content

What kinds of observations are made during sampling?
What are the norms that guide air, 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 air, water and soil sampling?
How are samples handled between sampling and analysis?
What does the occupational safety and health of sampling involve?
How to work on sampling sites?

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.