Study Guide

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?

Opiskelumateriaali

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Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If possible.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Evaluation is based on reports, deadlines are announced later.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

NA

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours in total including both sampling field works, lecture sessions, and individual works.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Indoor air and particle measurement tasks and experiments.

Further information

Will be provided if necessary.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on reports and attendance.