Air and biological laboratory (5 cr)

Objective

You know how to process air and biological samples in the laboratory and in the field. You are familiar with the most common standard methods and analyses of air and biological samples. You are able to carry out basic laboratory tests and analyses. You are able to produce environmental data out of air and biological samples and you know how to assess the reliability of the data. You understand the importance of reliable data and how this data is used outside laboratory to make environmental decisions. You understand the differences between the laboratory and the field assays.

Content

How to analyse air and biological samples?
What are standard laboratory protocols and how are they used?
How to produce reliable data out of air and biological samples?
How to assess and improve the reliability of the data?
What are the differences between field and laboratory assays?

Course material

Material will be provided via 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

NA

Timing of exams and assignments

Evaluation is based on reports, deadlines are announced later.

International cooperation

NA / International Course.

Student workload

135 hours including lecture sessions, lab works and personal study hours.

Course part description

Microbiology, LCA-calculations, Particulate fallout lab.

Further information

Will be provided if necessary during the course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on reports and attendance.