Basics of samplingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can recognize the different environmental sampling types 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 recognize the special features of the Finnish environment which should 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 types are there?
What is a sampling plan?
How can the sampling results be used?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.

Materials

Environmental sampling