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Degree Programme in Environmental Technology

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Insinööri (AMK), Bachelor of Engineering

Credits:
240 ects

Degree programme description

The contents of the training are designed to meet the needs of working life. In the first year you study eg. circular economics, basic science studies, and basics in environmental sampling and environmental health. During the second year you study eg. basic principles of residential health and environmental monitoring; In the third year, you can choose additional studies that interest you and thus build your own career path. In addition to additional studies in environmental technology education, you can supplement your knowledge with other professional studies, studies, internships, and theses. You can also choose to study English Environmental Engineering.Xamk's Environmental Technology education is also licensed by the Certi Group of the Finnish Environment Institute to provide training in personal certification for environmental sampling. During the course of your studies, you will be able to complete the information requirements of the environmental sampler for water sampling and measurement as well as soil and solid waste within the competence areas. Qualification requires, in addition to training, work experience in environmental sampling. Read more about environmental sampler certification: www.syke.com/sertification

Objectives

In environmental technology education, you will get a broad understanding of the different areas of environmental technology. You study environmental health, residential health and construction health, and environmental monitoring and environmental sampling. The aim of the course is to learn how to identify, prevent and eliminate health problems in the living environment. Learn about indoor health effects, indoor air problems, and other indoor issues. In addition, the aim is to become familiar with the methods used in environmental monitoring and to take and analyze various environmental samples. You will also learn how to use measured data as part of your models and assess environmental and health risks based on information from various sources. Studies also include internships that will prepare you for work and help you network. After graduation, you will be able to work in expert roles, including in industry, engineering and consulting firms, and in municipal and government services.

RDI and cooperation with world of work

Research, development and innovations have a strong role in the teaching of the Degree Programme in Environmental Technology. Your studies, practical training and bachelor’s thesis can involve participating in various projects.
An increasing part of the studies in environmental technology engineering is carried out through the so-called working life project studies. They involve cooperating with different companies independently or in groups.

Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks

The full-time studies of environmental technology take place during weekdays, from Monday to Friday. The studies also involve a lot of practical laboratory work.

Career opportunities

Environmental engineers can work for both the private and public sector. You can work for industry, engineering and consultancy agencies, municipalities or for the state in a variety of environmental and environmental health expert and authority duties. Because environmental technology is a cross-disciplinary field and environmental issues need to be taken into account in all sectors, possible duties can vary considerably, and the employment prospects are good.

Learning environments

The Degree Programme in Environmental Technology has a very versatile and well-equipped environmental laboratory. It mainly operates as a teaching laboratory, but also serves as a facility for active research and development.
Studies in environmental technology include many courses with practical laboratory work. This involves, for example, various chemistry and microbiology related laboratory work as well as environmental measurements and analyses.

Environmental technology, full-time studies
Code
(YTMI24KP)
Environmental technology, full-time studies
Code
(YTMI23KP)
Environmental technology, full-time studies
Code
(YTMI22KP)
Environmental technology, full-time studies
Code
(YTMI21KP)
Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hanna Jylkkä
Teacher in charge

Hanna Jylkkä

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know how to read the national and EU legislation and also the subordinate statutes and guidance under them.
You are able to analyze the status of various laws, regulations and guidelines in the use of public authority, and you know the different practices relating to appeals.
You can carry out administrative procedures with ease and know the fundamental principles of good administration.
You can draw up different kinds of public documents according to good administrative procedures.

Content

How to apply national and European legislation to practical decision-making focusing on health protection and food safety legislation?
What do good administration and administration procedures mean and how do they appear in a variety of environmental health supervision documents?
What do disqualification, hearing, pending effect of a matter and clarification of the matter mean?
How do electronic services, secrecy obligation, Act on the Openness of Government Activities and a variety of legislation controlling authorities’ activities affect citizens’ lives in practice?

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hanna Jylkkä
Teacher in charge

Hanna Jylkkä

Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to read the national and EU legislation and also the subordinate statutes and guidance under them.
You are able to analyze the status of various laws, regulations and guidelines in the use of public authority, and you know the different practices relating to appeals.
You can carry out administrative procedures with ease and know the fundamental principles of good administration.
You can draw up different kinds of public documents according to good administrative procedures.

Content

How to apply national and European legislation to practical decision-making focusing on health protection and food safety legislation?
What do good administration and administration procedures mean and how do they appear in a variety of environmental health supervision documents?
What do disqualification, hearing, pending effect of a matter and clarification of the matter mean?
How do electronic services, secrecy obligation, Act on the Openness of Government Activities and a variety of legislation controlling authorities’ activities affect citizens’ lives in practice?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 32

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisi Rajala
  • Tero-Markus Jankko
Teacher in charge

Liisi Rajala

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Olen jo suorittanut fysiikan osuuden - en suorita sitä nyt (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Objective

You are able to systematically use the concepts of mechanics to solve physical and technical problems both theoretically and experimentally.

You master the basic concepts and calculations of chemistry and are able to apply your skills to your professional studies and requirements of working life.

Content

What are the key phenomena, quantities, units, definitions and laws of nature in mechanics? How can you use them to solve problems related to physics and technical engineering? How can you measure physical quantities, study the laws of nature and report the measurements?

What are the basic chemical quantities, units, definitions and natural laws? How is matter constructed? What happens when a chemical reaction occurs? What is the difference between inorganic and organic compounds? How are the chemical compounds divided into groups and how are they named? What are the properties of chemical substances?

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisi Rajala
  • Tero-Markus Jankko
Teacher in charge

Liisi Rajala

Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä A (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä B (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
  • Ryhmä A
  • Ryhmä B

Objective

You are able to systematically use the concepts of mechanics to solve physical and technical problems both theoretically and experimentally.

You master the basic concepts and calculations of chemistry and are able to apply your skills to your professional studies and requirements of working life.

Content

What are the key phenomena, quantities, units, definitions and laws of nature in mechanics? How can you use them to solve problems related to physics and technical engineering? How can you measure physical quantities, study the laws of nature and report the measurements?

What are the basic chemical quantities, units, definitions and natural laws? How is matter constructed? What happens when a chemical reaction occurs? What is the difference between inorganic and organic compounds? How are the chemical compounds divided into groups and how are they named? What are the properties of chemical substances?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henri Varis
  • Milla Sairanen
Teacher in charge

Milla Sairanen

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henri Varis
  • Milla Sairanen
Teacher in charge

Milla Sairanen

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisi Rajala
Teacher in charge

Liisi Rajala

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know how to calculate using different mathematical relations.
You are able to calculate using fraction numbers and relations.
You understand the concept of a function.
You know how to solve different types of first and second degree equations.
You are able to handle the mathematical and the graphical representations of a line.
You can solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
You know how to simplify and calculate with different exponent relations.
You are able to calculate with radical expressions.
You are able to handle the mathematical and the graphical representations of a second degree polynomial function.
You know how to calculate with polynomials and how to factor them.
You know how to solve the right hand triangles.
You are familiar with the basics of calculations related to percentages.

Content

How to simplify mathematical relations?
How to calculate and simplify fraction numbers and relations?
What is the meaning of a function and its graph? What are the zeros? How to draw functions?
How to solve different linear equations?
What is the meaning of a line mathematically speaking? What are the slope and the y-intercept point?
How to solve systems of linear equations in two variables?
How to simplify exponent relations? What are the calculation rules of exponents?
How to simplify radical relations?
How to solve the second-degree polynomial equation?
How to use the information about the discriminant? How to draw the parabola?
How to calculate using polynomials? How to factor polynomials?
How to solve right hand triangles?
How to solve problems related to percentages?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisi Rajala
Teacher in charge

Liisi Rajala

Groups
  • YTMI24KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to calculate using different mathematical relations.
You are able to calculate using fraction numbers and relations.
You understand the concept of a function.
You know how to solve different types of first and second degree equations.
You are able to handle the mathematical and the graphical representations of a line.
You can solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
You know how to simplify and calculate with different exponent relations.
You are able to calculate with radical expressions.
You are able to handle the mathematical and the graphical representations of a second degree polynomial function.
You know how to calculate with polynomials and how to factor them.
You know how to solve the right hand triangles.
You are familiar with the basics of calculations related to percentages.

Content

How to simplify mathematical relations?
How to calculate and simplify fraction numbers and relations?
What is the meaning of a function and its graph? What are the zeros? How to draw functions?
How to solve different linear equations?
What is the meaning of a line mathematically speaking? What are the slope and the y-intercept point?
How to solve systems of linear equations in two variables?
How to simplify exponent relations? What are the calculation rules of exponents?
How to simplify radical relations?
How to solve the second-degree polynomial equation?
How to use the information about the discriminant? How to draw the parabola?
How to calculate using polynomials? How to factor polynomials?
How to solve right hand triangles?
How to solve problems related to percentages?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henna Kauppi
Teacher in charge

Henna Kauppi

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know what the most common harmful substances impacting human health are.
You can evaluate different environmental factors which impact human health.
You know the essential mechanisms and exposure to environmental factors.
You know what kind of supervision there is in environmental health.

Content

What kind of physical, chemical and biological environmental factors are there and how do they impact human health?
Through what kind of exposure, ie food, air or water, do environmental factors affect human health?

Which authorities monitor factors that affect human health?

How to report on activities causing health hazards?

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henna Kauppi
Teacher in charge

Henna Kauppi

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know what the most common harmful substances impacting human health are.
You can evaluate different environmental factors which impact human health.
You know the essential mechanisms and exposure to environmental factors.
You know what kind of supervision there is in environmental health.

Content

What kind of physical, chemical and biological environmental factors are there and how do they impact human health?
Through what kind of exposure, ie food, air or water, do environmental factors affect human health?

Which authorities monitor factors that affect human health?

How to report on activities causing health hazards?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Panu Jouhkimo
  • Arto Sormunen
Teacher in charge

Arto Sormunen

Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the current state of the environment, but on the other hand, understand the challenges and expected changes. You know the most important methods used for environmental monitoring. You are able to identify changes in environmental factors and the interactions between them. You also learn to acquire the collected environmental data from different sources. You are familiar with new technologies and methods for monitoring the state of the environment.

Content

What for and what kind of information is collected about our environment?
How is the current state of our environment and what are the changes in the future?
Who produces monitoring information and how is the information used?
What kind of different sample types and sites are there?
Where can you find information about the current state of our environment?

Materials

-

Teaching methods

-

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

-

International connections

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

-

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Anne Vaarasuo
  • Arto Sormunen
Teacher in charge

Arto Sormunen

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know the current state of the environment, but on the other hand, understand the challenges and expected changes. You know the most important methods used for environmental monitoring. You are able to identify changes in environmental factors and the interactions between them. You also learn to acquire the collected environmental data from different sources. You are familiar with new technologies and methods for monitoring the state of the environment.

Content

What for and what kind of information is collected about our environment?
How is the current state of our environment and what are the changes in the future?
Who produces monitoring information and how is the information used?
What kind of different sample types and sites are there?
Where can you find information about the current state of our environment?

Materials

-

Teaching methods

-

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

-

International connections

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

-

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjatta Lehesvaara
  • Saara Riuttamäki
Teacher in charge

Marjatta Lehesvaara

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You can identify different environmental sampling targets and sites and know the importance of environmental sampling as part of high quality research. You know the main variety of sampling methods and are able to mention and classify a variety of sample types. You know how to identify the special features of the Finnish environment to be taken into account in the sampling design and implementation. You are able to make a sampling plan and to identify the key sources of error. You know how to take simple environmental samples and interpret the results.

Content

What is a sample and how is it handled and preserved?
Why is sampling needed?
What kinds of different types of sampling targets are there?
What is a sampling plan?
How can sampling results be used?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjatta Lehesvaara
Teacher in charge

Marjatta Lehesvaara

Groups
  • YTMI24KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You can identify different environmental sampling targets and sites and know the importance of environmental sampling as part of high quality research. You know the main variety of sampling methods and are able to mention and classify a variety of sample types. You know how to identify the special features of the Finnish environment to be taken into account in the sampling design and implementation. You are able to make a sampling plan and to identify the key sources of error. You know how to take simple environmental samples and interpret the results.

Content

What is a sample and how is it handled and preserved?
Why is sampling needed?
What kinds of different types of sampling targets are there?
What is a sampling plan?
How can sampling results be used?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Mari Järvenmäki
Teacher in charge

Mari Järvenmäki

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You can work in the food business so that you have basic knowledge of food hygiene and you can handle food safely .
You can describe how food is supervised and what in-house quality control means in food business.
You can establish food premises and advise entrepreneurs with plans to set up a food business.

Content

What kind of food know-how do you need, if you want to work in the business?

How to become familiar with different foodstuffs?

What does good hygiene consist of?

How to supervise food and measure temperatures in different foodstuffs?

What does food safety consist of?

What knowledge must beginner entrepreneurs have of food legislation and supervision?

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Piia Rommi
Teacher in charge

Piia Rommi

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You can work in the food business so that you have basic knowledge of food hygiene and you can handle food safely .
You can describe how food is supervised and what in-house quality control means in food business.
You can establish food premises and advise entrepreneurs with plans to set up a food business.

Content

What kind of food know-how do you need, if you want to work in the business?

How to become familiar with different foodstuffs?

What does good hygiene consist of?

How to supervise food and measure temperatures in different foodstuffs?

What does food safety consist of?

What knowledge must beginner entrepreneurs have of food legislation and supervision?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henna Kauppi
Teacher in charge

Henna Kauppi

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know the physical, chemical and biological factors that affect the quality of indoor environment.
You know the process of preventing and removing health hazards in residential ja public buildings.
You can carry out basic measurements and investigations to solve indoor environment problems.
You are able to advise occupants in questions related to residential health.

Content

What are the physical, chemical and biological factors that affect the quality of indoor environment?
What are the legislative demands on the indoor environment factors of buildings?
What are the most common measurement techniques and investigations used to solve indoor environment quality problems and how do you carry them out?

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hanna Jylkkä
Teacher in charge

Henna Kauppi

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the physical, chemical and biological factors that affect the quality of indoor environment.
You know the process of preventing and removing health hazards in residential ja public buildings.
You can carry out basic measurements and investigations to solve indoor environment problems.
You are able to advise occupants in questions related to residential health.

Content

What are the physical, chemical and biological factors that affect the quality of indoor environment?
What are the legislative demands on the indoor environment factors of buildings?
What are the most common measurement techniques and investigations used to solve indoor environment quality problems and how do you carry them out?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjatta Lehesvaara
  • Saara Riuttamäki
Teacher in charge

Marjatta Lehesvaara

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjatta Lehesvaara
Teacher in charge

Marjatta Lehesvaara

Groups
  • YTMI24KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Veli-Matti Hokkanen
Teacher in charge

Veli-Matti Hokkanen

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know the concepts and definitions of physical conditions (temperature, humidity, sound, lighting and radiation conditions) in indoor environment.
You understand the importance of structures and the temperature and humidity of air for the quality of indoor environment.
You know the sources of moisture in buildings and moisture transmission mechanisms.
You know how to carry out noise measurements indoors and to assess the reliability and relevance of the results.

Content

What is the importance of various physical phenomena in buildings and how do they affect the quality of indoor environment?
How does moisture transfer and condense in structures?
How does thermal energy transfer in structures?
What are the various sources of noise indoors and how does sound move in structures?
How can building acoustic conditions be determined by measuring?
What are the types of radiation and how does radon work as the source of radiation?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Pollutants in indoor air and health impacts, Ventilation and air conditioning, Structural engineering, Indoor air project

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisa Routaharju
Teacher in charge

Liisa Routaharju

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You understand limited resources and their sustainable use (metals, minerals, energy, water, land, forest reserves, nutrient-rich soil, clean air and biodiversity). You know how raw materials can be acquired in a sustainable way. You understand circular economy as the operating model of the future. You are able to see the resource efficiency of circular economy and the related new products and services, waste minimization and changes in consumer behavior as well as the related opportunities for new business models.

Content

What is circular economy? What are the challenges and possibilities of circular economy?

Materials

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish description.

Teaching methods

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish description.

Employer connections

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish description.

Exam schedules

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish description.

International connections

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish description.

Student workload

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish description.

Content scheduling

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish description.

Further information

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish description.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish description.

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henna Kauppi
Teacher in charge

Henna Kauppi

Groups
  • YTMI24KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You understand limited resources and their sustainable use (metals, minerals, energy, water, land, forest reserves, nutrient-rich soil, clean air and biodiversity). You know how raw materials can be acquired in a sustainable way. You understand circular economy as the operating model of the future. You are able to see the resource efficiency of circular economy and the related new products and services, waste minimization and changes in consumer behavior as well as the related opportunities for new business models.

Content

What is circular economy? What are the challenges and possibilities of circular economy?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

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

Hannu Numminen

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You can use different sources of information and evaluate how useful they are.
You know how to act in social media and how to communicate through emails and other written communication tools.
You know the information technology tools offered by Xamk and are able to use them (eg. Microsoft Office, Zoom).
You can produce and handle simple digital content and understand the meaning of user rights and licenses.
You can protect your personal information and hardware.
You have some knowledge of information security, copyright and you can manage on the web.

Content

Which are the possibilities and challenges of information technology. How to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software in your studies?
What does security mean on the web and in studies and at work?
What can you borrow and how much? How to use sources and to remember copyright?
How do you use the web and email in working life?
Where can you find reliable information in your own field?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Panu Jouhkimo
Teacher in charge

Hannu Numminen

Groups
  • YTMI24KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You can use different sources of information and evaluate how useful they are.
You know how to act in social media and how to communicate through emails and other written communication tools.
You know the information technology tools offered by Xamk and are able to use them (eg. Microsoft Office, Zoom).
You can produce and handle simple digital content and understand the meaning of user rights and licenses.
You can protect your personal information and hardware.
You have some knowledge of information security, copyright and you can manage on the web.

Content

Which are the possibilities and challenges of information technology. How to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software in your studies?
What does security mean on the web and in studies and at work?
What can you borrow and how much? How to use sources and to remember copyright?
How do you use the web and email in working life?
Where can you find reliable information in your own field?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Pia Valtonen
Teacher in charge

Pia Valtonen

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to use various types of equations and systems of equations in order to solve problems.
You know the most common real functions and their characteristics.
You know the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and the nature of exponential increase.
You are able to apply the methods of geometry to solve problems related to your field of study.
You know the central properties of vectors and know how to apply them.
You use the mathematical tools appropriately.
You understand and know how to calculate the mathematical applications related to your field of study.

Content

How to investigate, model and represent the interdependencies between different things?
How can you apply the problem solving skills of different equations and systems of equations to practical problems?
How to deal with the problems related to exponential growth and decrease?
How to use the geometry and vectors in order to solve problems related to your field of study?
What mathematical tools exist and how to use them?
How to solve mathematical problems related to your field of study?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

The course "Basics of engineering mathematics" or equal skills.

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisi Rajala
Teacher in charge

Liisi Rajala

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to use various types of equations and systems of equations in order to solve problems.
You know the most common real functions and their characteristics.
You know the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and the nature of exponential increase.
You are able to apply the methods of geometry to solve problems related to your field of study.
You know the central properties of vectors and know how to apply them.
You use the mathematical tools appropriately.
You understand and know how to calculate the mathematical applications related to your field of study.

Content

How to investigate, model and represent the interdependencies between different things?
How can you apply the problem solving skills of different equations and systems of equations to practical problems?
How to deal with the problems related to exponential growth and decrease?
How to use the geometry and vectors in order to solve problems related to your field of study?
What mathematical tools exist and how to use them?
How to solve mathematical problems related to your field of study?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

The course "Basics of engineering mathematics" or equal skills.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisi Rajala
Teacher in charge

Liisi Rajala

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the basic properties of mathematical functions and you are able to calculate limits. You use differential and integral calculus as a problem-solving tool.
You are able to form mathematical models of some of the phenomena of your professional field.
You know how to apply mathematics in your professional field.

Content

What is the limit, derivation and integration of a function? What are definition set and set of values of a function? How do you analyze the course of a function?
How can you apply differential and integral calculus in technical phenomena?
How do you solve mathematical problems of your professional field?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

The course ”Basics of engineering mathematics” or comprehensive knowledge of its contents is required.

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisi Rajala
Teacher in charge

Liisi Rajala

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the basic properties of mathematical functions and you are able to calculate limits. You use differential and integral calculus as a problem-solving tool.
You are able to form mathematical models of some of the phenomena of your professional field.
You know how to apply mathematics in your professional field.

Content

What is the limit, derivation and integration of a function? What are definition set and set of values of a function? How do you analyze the course of a function?
How can you apply differential and integral calculus in technical phenomena?
How do you solve mathematical problems of your professional field?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

The course ”Basics of engineering mathematics” or comprehensive knowledge of its contents is required.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Miia Vilve
Teacher in charge

Miia Vilve

Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä A (Size: 25. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä B (Size: 25. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
  • Ryhmä A
  • Ryhmä B

Objective

You enhance your abilities in chemical analytics.
You know the operation principles of equipment commonly used in environmental measurements.
You know how to interpret analysis results and how to write a consistent report.

Content

What are the chemical factors affecting the behaviour of chemicals in the environment.
What kind of methods are used to pretreat and analyse samples?
What kind of analyses and measurement are made to evaluate the state of the environment?
How is the analytical equipment calibrated?
What factors affect the analysis result?
How to assure the quality of analytical results?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory work, for example, completing the courses of Basic engineering physics and chemistry and Organic chemistry and chemical safety.

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisi Rajala
Teacher in charge

Liisi Rajala

Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
  • Ryhmä A
  • Ryhmä B

Objective

You enhance your abilities in chemical analytics.
You know the operation principles of equipment commonly used in environmental measurements.
You know how to interpret analysis results and how to write a consistent report.

Content

What are the chemical factors affecting the behaviour of chemicals in the environment.
What kind of methods are used to pretreat and analyse samples?
What kind of analyses and measurement are made to evaluate the state of the environment?
How is the analytical equipment calibrated?
What factors affect the analysis result?
How to assure the quality of analytical results?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory work, for example, completing the courses of Basic engineering physics and chemistry and Organic chemistry and chemical safety.

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

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?

Materials

DHI materials

Teaching methods

To be discussed with teacher

Employer connections

If applicable

Student workload

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

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?

Materials

DHI materiaalit

Teaching methods

To be discussed with teacher

Employer connections

If applicable

Student workload

135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjatta Lehesvaara
  • Juho Rajala
  • Arto Sormunen
Teacher in charge

Arto Sormunen

Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the principles environmental sampling and learn about representative sampling in terrestrial and aquatic environments. You know how to use sampling tools used 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 act on sampling sites?

Materials

-

Teaching methods

-

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

-

International connections

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

-

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjatta Lehesvaara
  • Anne Vaarasuo
  • Arto Sormunen
Teacher in charge

Arto Sormunen

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know the principles environmental sampling and learn about representative sampling in terrestrial and aquatic environments. You know how to use sampling tools used 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 act on sampling sites?

Materials

-

Teaching methods

-

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

-

International connections

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

-

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Paula Ronkainen
Teacher in charge

Paula Ronkainen

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.

Content

What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Paula Ronkainen
Teacher in charge

Paula Ronkainen

Groups
  • YTMI24KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.

Content

What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

07.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjo Särkkä
Teacher in charge

Marjo Särkkä

Groups
  • YTMI21KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You can carry out basic food control duties and inspections.
You know how to draw up documents based on food control.
You can evaluate risks and the impact of control, also from entrepreneurs’ point of view.
You know the essential legislation on food control.
You can counsel entrepreneurs to meet the legislative demands in food safety.

Content

What does Oiva control mean? This is studied through practical exercises.

How and why is food controlled? What kind of influence do legislation and regulation have on food control?

How is food control organized in Finland?

What kind of inspections are there? For example, recipe control, market supervision and circumstance supervision are studied through practical exercises.

How to evaluate the impact of food control or risk-based supervision?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the courses of Food safety and Basics of food know-how or equivalent knowledge.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Mari Järvenmäki
Teacher in charge

Mari Järvenmäki

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know the basic factors which influence the food chain from farm to fork.
You know the basics of origin, contents, package markings and usability, and are able to carry out basic food supervision.
You are familiar with food legislation.

Content

What kind of information can you or you have to offer consumers about food?
How can you prevent food poisoning or spoiling? Which factors have influence on these?
How to collect data about food by observing cooking and service? This is studied through practical exercises.
How to make official documents about supervision? This is studied through practical exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the course of Basics of food know-how or equivalent knowledge.

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Mari Järvenmäki
Teacher in charge

Mari Järvenmäki

Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the basic factors which influence the food chain from farm to fork.
You know the basics of origin, contents, package markings and usability, and are able to carry out basic food supervision.
You are familiar with food legislation.

Content

What kind of information can you or you have to offer consumers about food?
How can you prevent food poisoning or spoiling? Which factors have influence on these?
How to collect data about food by observing cooking and service? This is studied through practical exercises.
How to make official documents about supervision? This is studied through practical exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the course of Basics of food know-how or equivalent knowledge.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Shakil Regmi
Teacher in charge

Shakil Regmi

Groups
  • YTMI21KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know what geospatial data, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote
sensing methods mean.
You can describe how to use such systems.
You can collect geospatial data and make digital maps.
You know how to make information queries and analyses using geospatial data.
You can use geospatial data in environmental research.

Content

What are geospatial data and geographic information systems (GIS).
How can remote sensing and global position systems be utilized?
How is geospatial data collected and how are digital maps made?
How is geospatial data used in environmental research?
What are the development visions in the field of GIS and remote sensing?

Materials

Video and written tutorials are provided along with extra resources in Learn.

Teaching methods

Work week-based learning pathway:

Objectives of the course - You are familiar with various vector and raster spatial data sets and spatial data analyses in the environmental field.

1) Exercises based on contact teaching and independent work with current spatial data and software in the field of the environment.
2) You will use publicly available data for analysis of both vector and satellite imagery.
3) The instructions are conducted on the ArcGIS platform.
4) Practical tasks and Written exams are part of the course.

Employer connections

Application of literature information to practical work examples.

Exam schedules

Will be decided in the first meeting.

International connections

NA

Student workload

In addition to the contact lessons, approx. 110 hours of independent work are required to prepare for the assignments and exams required in the course.

Content scheduling

The course consists of lectures, research and task examples and seminars within the context of the environmental application of GIS and remote sensing with a focus on various spatial analytics methodologies.

Further information

NA

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises and assignments are used during the course as well as a written exam for assessment.

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Shakil Regmi
Teacher in charge

Shakil Regmi

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know what geospatial data, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote
sensing methods mean.
You can describe how to use such systems.
You can collect geospatial data and make digital maps.
You know how to make information queries and analyses using geospatial data.
You can use geospatial data in environmental research.

Content

What are geospatial data and geographic information systems (GIS).
How can remote sensing and global position systems be utilized?
How is geospatial data collected and how are digital maps made?
How is geospatial data used in environmental research?
What are the development visions in the field of GIS and remote sensing?

Materials

The material presented and provided via e-platform of the course. Self-acquired materials.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track: Participate in exercises, teaching and supervision in accordance with the schedule. (No possibility for distance learning. It is presented at the beginning of the course.)

Employer connections

Familiar with the concepts of GIS consulting in Environmental Applications.

Exam schedules

Will be decided as per the schedule and in agreement with the participants.

International connections

NA

Student workload

Including classroom workload and independent workload, the total workload is 135 hours.

Content scheduling

• Basics and Fundamentals of Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Introduction to Remote Sensing
• Data types and applications of GIS
• Analysis methodology in GIS
• Lab and project work in GIS

Further information

If needed it will be provided during the lessons.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on course assignments and exam. Detailed evaluation methods and criteria are shown at the beginning of the course.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henna Kauppi
Teacher in charge

Henna Kauppi

Groups
  • YTMI21KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You can carry out risk-based supervision and you know the regulations concerning health protection. You can give instructions in fault and special situations.
You know how health protection supervision is organized in Finland and what roles and responsibilities each organization has.
You can identify and evaluate the impacts of different procedures on humans, health and environment.

Content

How to act in cases of food or water based epidemics? How to report on epidemics? How to prepare for the impacts of climate change maintaining the targets of environment and health protection? How do the roles of occupational health and safety and health protection supervision differ and what kind of cooperation is there?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the course of Basics of environmental health or equivalent knowledge.

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henna Kauppi
Teacher in charge

Henna Kauppi

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You can carry out risk-based supervision and you know the regulations concerning health protection. You can give instructions in fault and special situations.
You know how health protection supervision is organized in Finland and what roles and responsibilities each organization has.
You can identify and evaluate the impacts of different procedures on humans, health and environment.

Content

How to act in cases of food or water based epidemics? How to report on epidemics? How to prepare for the impacts of climate change maintaining the targets of environment and health protection? How do the roles of occupational health and safety and health protection supervision differ and what kind of cooperation is there?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the course of Basics of environmental health or equivalent knowledge.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hanna Jylkkä
Teacher in charge

Hanna Jylkkä

Groups
  • YTMI21KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to understand the importance of different steps in the investigation process of indoor environment and to also understand the big picture.
You are able to plan and carry out indoor environment investigation projects in real buildings.
You are able to choose appropriate investigation methods.
You are able to report the investigation results.

Content

How to plan indoor environment investigation projects?
What factors should be taken into account in the selection of investigation methods?
How are the investigations carried out on site?
How to account for the customers and the users of the facilities during the investigations?
How are the investigation results interpreted and reported?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires basic knowledge of investigations related to indoor air quality.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tuija Ranta-Korhonen
  • Hanna Jylkkä
Teacher in charge

Tuija Ranta-Korhonen

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to understand the importance of different steps in the investigation process of indoor environment and to also understand the big picture.
You are able to plan and carry out indoor environment investigation projects in real buildings.
You are able to choose appropriate investigation methods.
You are able to report the investigation results.

Content

How to plan indoor environment investigation projects?
What factors should be taken into account in the selection of investigation methods?
How are the investigations carried out on site?
How to account for the customers and the users of the facilities during the investigations?
How are the investigation results interpreted and reported?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires basic knowledge of investigations related to indoor air quality.

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tero-Markus Jankko
Teacher in charge

Tero-Markus Jankko

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tero-Markus Jankko
Teacher in charge

Tero-Markus Jankko

Groups
  • YTMI24KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tuula Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Tuula Kettunen

Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
  • Ryhmä A
  • Ryhmä B

Objective

You can describe the main structures of microbes, their general properties affecting their growth and reproduction in food, water and indoor air.
You can explain how bacteria are grown and how their growth can be prevented. You can also explain the basic principles of microbial identification.
You are able to work aseptically and become familiar with the most important basic microbiological and microscopic methods.
You know how to interpret microbiological analysis results and assess their reliability.

Content

How are microbes classified and where do they appear?
What factors affect microbial growth?
What kind of risks do microbes cause in food, water and indoor air?
How to work aseptically and what kind of microbial cultivation techniques are used in education and how can microbes be identified?
How to interpret microbiological analysis results and assess their reliability?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tuula Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Tuula Kettunen

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI24KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3

Objective

You can describe the main structures of microbes, their general properties affecting their growth and reproduction in food, water and indoor air.
You can explain how bacteria are grown and how their growth can be prevented. You can also explain the basic principles of microbial identification.
You are able to work aseptically and become familiar with the most important basic microbiological and microscopic methods.
You know how to interpret microbiological analysis results and assess their reliability.

Content

How are microbes classified and where do they appear?
What factors affect microbial growth?
What kind of risks do microbes cause in food, water and indoor air?
How to work aseptically and what kind of microbial cultivation techniques are used in education and how can microbes be identified?
How to interpret microbiological analysis results and assess their reliability?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjatta Lehesvaara
  • Saara Riuttamäki
Teacher in charge

Marjatta Lehesvaara

Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
  • Ryhmä A
  • Ryhmä B

Objective

You have knowledge of the basic structures and properties of organic compounds and their functional groups and you know how to name them.
You know where to get reliable information about chemical legislation and the properties of chemicals?
You know the basic safety rules and methods of chemical laboratory work.
You know the basic chemical laboratory equipment and accessories.

Content

How do you identify and name organic compounds?
What are the properties of the most important functional groups and what is their significance in the environment?
What kind of applications are there in organic chemistry?
What are the safety requirements for handling chemicals, considering their harmful chemical and physical properties to health and environment?
Where do you get information about chemical legislation and the properties of chemicals?
How do you carry out chemical analysis in practice?
What are the basic principles in safe laboratory work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires knowledge of basic engineering chemistry (eg the course of Basic engineering physics and chemistry).

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjatta Lehesvaara
Teacher in charge

Marjatta Lehesvaara

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä A (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä B (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
  • Group A
  • Group B

Objective

You have knowledge of the basic structures and properties of organic compounds and their functional groups and you know how to name them.
You know where to get reliable information about chemical legislation and the properties of chemicals?
You know the basic safety rules and methods of chemical laboratory work.
You know the basic chemical laboratory equipment and accessories.

Content

How do you identify and name organic compounds?
What are the properties of the most important functional groups and what is their significance in the environment?
What kind of applications are there in organic chemistry?
What are the safety requirements for handling chemicals, considering their harmful chemical and physical properties to health and environment?
Where do you get information about chemical legislation and the properties of chemicals?
How do you carry out chemical analysis in practice?
What are the basic principles in safe laboratory work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires knowledge of basic engineering chemistry (eg the course of Basic engineering physics and chemistry).

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Natalia Pääjärvi
Teacher in charge

Natalia Pääjärvi

Scheduling groups
  • A (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
  • B (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
  • A
  • B

Objective

You identify the basic phenomena, most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of fluid and solid state mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and wave motion.
You can apply these concepts, for example, in calculating fluid flow, and to compute the effects of thermal expansion and to discuss different wave motions.
You can study the phenomena and determine quantities experimentally.

Content

What are the basic phenomena, most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of fluid and solid state mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and wave motion?
How can you apply these concepts, for example, in calculating fluid flow, and to to compute the effects of thermal expansion and to discuss different wave motions?
How can you study the phenomena and determine quantities experimentally?

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Natalia Pääjärvi
Teacher in charge

Natalia Pääjärvi

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You identify the basic phenomena, most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of fluid and solid state mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and wave motion.
You can apply these concepts, for example, in calculating fluid flow, and to compute the effects of thermal expansion and to discuss different wave motions.
You can study the phenomena and determine quantities experimentally.

Content

What are the basic phenomena, most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of fluid and solid state mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and wave motion?
How can you apply these concepts, for example, in calculating fluid flow, and to to compute the effects of thermal expansion and to discuss different wave motions?
How can you study the phenomena and determine quantities experimentally?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hanna Jylkkä
Teacher in charge

Hanna Jylkkä

Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
  • Ryhmä A
  • Ryhmä B

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hanna Jylkkä
Teacher in charge

Hanna Jylkkä

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Pia Paakkulainen
Teacher in charge

Pia Paakkulainen

Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Materials

English translation will be available later.

Teaching methods

English translation will be available later.

Employer connections

English translation will be available later.

Exam schedules

English translation will be available later.

Student workload

English translation will be available later.

Further information

English translation will be available later.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

English translation will be available later.

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Pia Paakkulainen
Teacher in charge

Pia Paakkulainen

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Materials

English translation will be available later.

Teaching methods

English translation will be available later.

Employer connections

English translation will be available later.

Exam schedules

English translation will be available later.

Student workload

English translation will be available later.

Further information

English translation will be available later.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

English translation will be available later.

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ritva Saira
Teacher in charge

Ritva Saira

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.

The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.

After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).

Content

How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.

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

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • roo.sv
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ritva Saira
Teacher in charge

Ritva Saira

Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.

The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.

After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).

Content

How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Arto Sormunen
  • Paula Ronkainen
Teacher in charge

Arto Sormunen

Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:

You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.

Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits

You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.

Content

Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:

What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?

Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits

What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Arto Sormunen
  • Paula Ronkainen
Teacher in charge

Arto Sormunen

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:

You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.

Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits

You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.

Content

Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:

What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?

Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits

What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Veli-Matti Hokkanen
Teacher in charge

Veli-Matti Hokkanen

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies
  • YTMI21KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the basic concepts of building construction.

You are able to read construction drawings.

You can describe the most common structural solutions and their risks in different kinds of buildings from different eras.

You know the basics of repair design and the specific measures of repairing indoor environmental problems.

Content

What kind of structural types are used in different kind of buildings?

What are the risk structures and what are their damage mechanisms?

What alternative ways are there to repair structures and what factors should be considered when selecting repair solutions and how to choose the extent of repairs? For example, whether all the materials causing harm should be removed, or whether the intensification of structures is sufficient?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

28.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hanna Jylkkä
Teacher in charge

Hanna Jylkkä

Groups
  • YTMI21KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.

Content

What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

28.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tuula Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Tuula Kettunen

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.

Content

What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

28.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hanna Jylkkä
Teacher in charge

Hanna Jylkkä

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.

Content

What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

28.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tuula Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Tuula Kettunen

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.

Content

What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henna Kauppi
Teacher in charge

Henna Kauppi

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

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 evaluate 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?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires basic knowledge of water supply, water treatment methods and sampling.

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Henna Kauppi
Teacher in charge

Henna Kauppi

Groups
  • YTMI23SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

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 evaluate 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?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires basic knowledge of water supply, water treatment methods and sampling.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tero Lahikainen
Teacher in charge

Tero Lahikainen

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You can describe the role of ventilation and the operating principles of different ventilation systems.

You can identify the requirements for ventilation systems based on the planned type of use and occupancy of buildings.

You are able to evaluate the dimensioning of ventilation, the functioning of the systems and the importance of maintenance for indoor air quality.

You know the regulations related to ventilation in different kind of buildings in different eras.

Content

What is the role of ventilation in buildings?

What factors should be taken into account in the design of ventilation?

What are the most typical ventilation systems and their most common problems?

How do differences in pressure affect the flow of pollutants in buildings?

How can the operation of ventilation systems be determined by measurements?

What are the most common maintenance and service activities required by different kind of ventilation systems?

Materials

In Learn

Teaching methods

the student completes the studies according to the implementation of the group

Employer connections

-

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tero Lahikainen
Teacher in charge

Tero Lahikainen

Groups
  • YTMI23KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You can describe the role of ventilation and the operating principles of different ventilation systems.

You can identify the requirements for ventilation systems based on the planned type of use and occupancy of buildings.

You are able to evaluate the dimensioning of ventilation, the functioning of the systems and the importance of maintenance for indoor air quality.

You know the regulations related to ventilation in different kind of buildings in different eras.

Content

What is the role of ventilation in buildings?

What factors should be taken into account in the design of ventilation?

What are the most typical ventilation systems and their most common problems?

How do differences in pressure affect the flow of pollutants in buildings?

How can the operation of ventilation systems be determined by measurements?

What are the most common maintenance and service activities required by different kind of ventilation systems?

Materials

In Learn

Teaching methods

the student completes the studies according to the implementation of the group

Employer connections

-

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Liisa Routaharju
Teacher in charge

Liisa Routaharju

Groups
  • YTMI21KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the guiding principles of EU and Finnish waste policy and legislation. You know how to describe the current state of waste management as well as the most important municipal waste management operations. You are able to describe the most common operations that cause soil pollution and the spread of contaminants and factors affecting the state of environment. You are able to assess the amount of pollution, environmental and health risks and know the main methods and legislation for the remediation of contaminated soil.

Content

How does waste management work in Finland (including municipalities) and how is the operation controlled (legislation, policy guidelines)?
What challenges and opportunities relate to the waste management of urban and rural areas?
What activities, compounds and conditions can lead to soil pollution?
What are the environmental and health risks associated with soil contamination?
What factors affect the definition of soil contamination and cleaning needs?
What are the methods for cleaning contaminated soil?

Materials

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish course description.

Teaching methods

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish course description.

Employer connections

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish course description.

Exam schedules

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish course description.

International connections

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish course description.

Student workload

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish course description.

Content scheduling

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish course description.

Further information

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish course description.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

This course is arranged in Finnish. Please see the Finnish course description.

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Anne Vaarasuo
  • Liisa Routaharju
Teacher in charge

Anne Vaarasuo

Groups
  • YTMI21SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You know the guiding principles of EU and Finnish waste policy and legislation. You know how to describe the current state of waste management as well as the most important municipal waste management operations. You are able to describe the most common operations that cause soil pollution and the spread of contaminants and factors affecting the state of environment. You are able to assess the amount of pollution, environmental and health risks and know the main methods and legislation for the remediation of contaminated soil.

Content

How does waste management work in Finland (including municipalities) and how is the operation controlled (legislation, policy guidelines)?
What challenges and opportunities relate to the waste management of urban and rural areas?
What activities, compounds and conditions can lead to soil pollution?
What are the environmental and health risks associated with soil contamination?
What factors affect the definition of soil contamination and cleaning needs?
What are the methods for cleaning contaminated soil?

Materials

See the Finnish course description

Teaching methods

See the Finnish course description

Employer connections

See the Finnish course description

Exam schedules

See the Finnish course description

International connections

See the Finnish course description

Student workload

See the Finnish course description

Content scheduling

See the Finnish course description

Further information

See the Finnish course description

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

See the Finnish course description

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

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

Hannu Poutiainen

Scheduling groups
  • A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
  • A
  • B

Objective

You know the unit operations of producing drinking water and different raw water sources.
You know the different methods of supplying drinking water and treating wastewater in rural areas and can choose appropriate methods in different cases.
You can analyse the key properties of clean water and wastewater.

Content

Which parameters affect the quality of water?
How is raw water acquired and processed into drinking water?
How is wastewater treated, and the proper operation of the treatment system guaranteed?
How is water supply and sanitation best organized in rural areas?
What benefits are gained through the modelling of wastewater treatment?

Materials

To be provided by teacher

Teaching methods

To be agreed with teacher

Employer connections

If applicable

Student workload

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

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

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

Hannu Poutiainen

Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
  • Ryhmä A
  • Ryhmä B

Objective

You know the unit operations of producing drinking water and different raw water sources.
You know the different methods of supplying drinking water and treating wastewater in rural areas and can choose appropriate methods in different cases.
You can analyse the key properties of clean water and wastewater.

Content

Which parameters affect the quality of water?
How is raw water acquired and processed into drinking water?
How is wastewater treated, and the proper operation of the treatment system guaranteed?
How is water supply and sanitation best organized in rural areas?
What benefits are gained through the modelling of wastewater treatment?

Materials

To be provided by teacher

Teaching methods

To be agreed with teacher

Employer connections

If applicable

Student workload

135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 16.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tuula Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Tuula Kettunen

Groups
  • YTMI22SM
    Environmental Technology, part-time studies

Objective

You can implement in practice a working life project. You understand the demands of project work. You are able to report the results of the project.

Content

You implement a working life project alone or in a group.
You can make a project plan, implement the project and you know how to prepare a project report and a poster.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Tuija Ranta-Korhonen
Teacher in charge

Tuija Ranta-Korhonen

Groups
  • YTMI22KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Objective

You can implement in practice a working life project. You understand the demands of project work. You are able to report the results of the project.

Content

You implement a working life project alone or in a group.
You can make a project plan, implement the project and you know how to prepare a project report and a poster.

Evaluation scale

1-5