Skip to main content

Environmental sampling (5 cr)

Code: YT00AF74-3009

General information


Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

04.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

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

  • YTMI20SM
    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?

Evaluation scale

1-5