Water and soil sampling (5 cr)

Objective

You know the principles of 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 different norms and guidelines. You also recognize the importance of quality assurance and documentation in sampling.

Content

What kinds of observations are made during sampling?
What are the norms that guide soil and water sampling?
What must be 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 water and soil 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?

Course material

Materials will be on Learn.

Study forms and 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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Application of literature information to practical sampling.

Timing of exams and assignments

To be settled at the course kick-off.

International cooperation

International study group.

Student workload

The student work load is about 135 h consisting of lectures, fieldwork and the exam together with self-study.

Course part description

The sampling course consists of lectures, fieldwork and exam. This course is coupled with the course Water and soil laboratory. Samples collected from the field are used in the laboratory exercises of the laboratory course.

Further information

Attendance on the fieldwork is mandatory.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the exam.