Swimming and drinking watersLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are familiar with the regulations and legislation concerning swimming and drinking waters.
You know why samples are taken and how to take and handle samples correctly.
You are able to advise others in taking samples in different situations and for different needs.
You can assess the targets and needs of sampling.

Content

What is the meaning of the quality of swimming and drinking waters to human health?
How and why is the quality of swimming and drinking waters monitored?
Why are samples taken, and what is the resulting information used for?

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.