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Environmental modellingLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: YT00DI41

Credits

5 op

Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models evaluated?

Materials

Environmental sampling, Air pollution, GIS and remote sensing, Water supply and treatment processes

Enrollment

04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Shakil Regmi
  • NN1 Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutus
Teacher in charge

Shakil Regmi

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models evaluated?

Opiskelumateriaali

DHI programs guides and examples. Examples of case studies that can be found online.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course can be included in the schedule as part of an individual learning path.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Getting to know research through Xamk projects

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Open-end exam at the end of the course. All assignment reports must be returned at the end of the course.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

The course is studied in cooperation with students from a German partner university.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours. However, the amount of work depends on your study skills and previous knowledge.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is done in relation to the competence goals and evaluation criteria of the course. Completion of the course includes the approved completion of all learning assignments.

Enrollment

04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Shakil Regmi
  • NN1 Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutus
Teacher in charge

Shakil Regmi

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models evaluated?

Opiskelumateriaali

DHI programs guides and examples. Examples of case studies that can be found online.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course can be included in the schedule as part of an individual learning path.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Getting to know research through Xamk projects

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Seminar assignment and other returns at the indicated times.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

If the schedules allow cooperation with a German partner university

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours. However, the amount of work depends on your study skills and previous knowledge.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is done in relation to the competence goals and evaluation criteria of the course. Completion of the course includes the approved completion of all learning assignments.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hannu Poutiainen
Teacher in charge

Hannu Poutiainen

Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models evaluated?

Opiskelumateriaali

DHI materials

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

To be discussed with teacher

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If applicable

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hannu Poutiainen
Teacher in charge

Hannu Poutiainen

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models evaluated?

Opiskelumateriaali

DHI materiaalit

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

To be discussed with teacher

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If applicable

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

12.01.2023 - 13.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hannu Poutiainen
Teacher in charge

Hannu Poutiainen

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models evaluated?

Opiskelumateriaali

DHI materiaalit

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

To be discussed with teacher

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If applicable

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 31.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hannu Poutiainen
Teacher in charge

Hannu Poutiainen

Groups
  • YTMI21KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models evaluated?

Opiskelumateriaali

DHI materiaalit

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

To be discussed with teacher

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If applicable

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

04.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hannu Poutiainen
Teacher in charge

Hannu Poutiainen

Groups
  • YTMI20KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models evaluated?

Opiskelumateriaali

DHI materials

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

To be agreed with teacher

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If applicable

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

04.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hannu Poutiainen
Teacher in charge

Hannu Poutiainen

Groups
  • YTMI20SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models evaluated?

Opiskelumateriaali

DHI materiaalit

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

To be discussed with teacher

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If applicable

Evaluation scale

1-5