Air and biological sampling (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC21-3001
General information
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
01.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 36
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Juho Rajala
- Shakil Regmi
Teacher in charge
Shakil Regmi
Scheduling groups
- Ryhmä A (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä B (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
EEMI20SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Small groups
- Ryhmä A
- Ryhmä B
Objective
You know the principles of environmental sampling and learn about representative factors when sampling air. You know what biological samples are and how to collect them. 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 biological and air sampling?
What is 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 air and biological sampling?
How are samples handled between sampling and analysis?
What does the occupational safety and health of sampling involve?
How to act in sampling sites?
Materials
Material provided via Learn.
Teaching methods
You will attend teaching and field work as specified in the weekly schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.
Employer connections
If possible
Student workload
135 h
Evaluation scale
1-5