Transport and Environment (3op)
Opintojakson tunnus: E-01207
Opintojakson perustiedot
- Laajuus
- 3 op
Osaamistavoitteet
To understand the role of transportation and the causal connections between different transportation activities and changes in the environment. To understand the significance of traffic emissions to environmental and human health. To analyse environmental policies of transportation-related companies.
Sisältö
Energy consumption of transport (road transport, aviation, rail and water traffic), emissions and impacts on environment and human health, noise, measurement methodologies, means to reduce environmental impacts and environmental policies of transportation related companies.
Lisätiedot
Literature: Will be announced in the beginning of the course. Educational methods: teach-in, demonstrations, self study/distance learning, coursework, summary report/essay, exam, net learning, field-work (incl. study trips), research project and group exam. Active participation in the class. Prerequisites: E-01037, E-00061. Language of instruction: English. Study year: 3-4.