Basics for Environmental Technology and Management (6 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student:
- has adopted and understood the concepts of sustainable development, environmental impact assessment, LCA and environmental management.
- knows the main technologies in management of environmental pollution
- knows EIA process and can assist in the implementation of the process
- knows the basics of environmental management systems in the industry

Content (course unit)

Sustainability, principles of environmental engineering and management, environmental impact assessment process and LCA

Location and time

See the lecture times and classrooms at https://lukkarit.tamk.fi/.

Exam schedules

One exam at the end of the course, the exact date will be announced in Tabula. Possible retakes are to be agreed with the teachers.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Short assignments, life cycle assessment group work (LCA), participation in the lectures and exercise/discussion sessions, exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, exercises, self study, assignments, group works, discussions, field visits, Tabula exam.

Learning materials

Handouts, exercises and other study materials available in Tabula
Recommended book: Stanley E. Manahan: Environmental Science and Technology, A Sustainable Approach to Green Science and Technology, Taylor & Francis. The book is very good reference material for forthcoming courses as well.

Student workload

Contact teaching, feedback and exam 54-66 h and self-studies (assignments, group work) 96-108 h. Total 162 hours.

Content scheduling

Sustainability (SDGs), green science and technology, the five environmental compartments (hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, anthrosphere) – properties, pollution, treatment, remediation and prevention methods, sustainable use of resources, environmental impact assessment, environmental management systems in the industry, life cycle assessment (LCA).

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways for conducting the course.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Content of the course introduces environmental field in general.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student did not participate in the group work and/or exam or the student participated in the group work and exam, but the achieved competence is insufficient. This means that the student is not familiar with the basic concepts related to pollution, sustainability and environmental management systems.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

-Student participated in the group work and in the exam. The achieved competence is sufficient but narrow.
Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions) and at the exam that is familiar with the basic concepts and phenomena related to the pollution, sustainability and environmental management systems; has basic theoretical knowledge in treatment and prevention methods.
The group work was done, reported and presented within the deadline but background information minimal, reporting structured according to the instructions but literature references are missing, presentation incomplete, discussion and conclusions are inadequate showing only narrow competence achieved.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student participated actively in the group assignments and showed her/his competence in the subject in the exam. The achieved competence is good and student can understand how to apply theory in different situations.

Student has good knowledge and understanding the basic concepts and phenomena related to the
pollution, sustainability and environmental management systems introduced during the course. Student has good knowledge in treatment and prevention methods. Student is motivated towards the subjects discussed, shows creativity and has a positive attitude towards developing herself/himself.

The group work was completed successfully and the instructions were followed. All assignments were submitted within the deadlines. The assignments show that student is able to process information and collects it from different reliable sources. Discussion and conclusions in the reports are adequate and based on comparison to literature, conclusions are expressed. The work shows deep understanding of the concepts and that the sudent has sufficient skills to apply correctly the theoretical knowledge.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student participated actively in the group assignments and showed her/his competence in the subject in the exam. The achieved competence is wide and student can apply theory in different situations.
Student has fluent knowledge and understanding the basic concepts and phenomena related to the
pollution, sustainability and environmental management systems introduced during the course. Student has fluent knowledge in treatment and prevention methods. Student is motivated towards the subjects discussed, shows creativity and has a positive attitude towards developing herself/himself.
The group work was completed successfully and the instructions were followed. All assignments were submitted within the deadlines. The assignments show that student is able to process information and collects it from different reliable sources. Discussion and conclusions in the reports are adequate and based on comparison to literature, conclusions are clear and clearly expressed. The work shows deep understanding of the concepts and that the sudent has sufficient skills to apply correctly the theoretical knowledge.