Soil and waste 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 meant 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 the different norms and guidelines. You also understand the importance of quality assurance and documentation in sampling.

Content

What kinds of observations are made during sampling?

What are the norms that guide sampling?

What issues are 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 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?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
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.