Environmental Monitoring and Measurements (4 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course the student:
- Knows the principles of essential measurement and monitoring methods used in evaluation of the state of the environment;
- Can use equipment and modelling software utilized in environmental evaluations; and,
- Can do critical evaluation of measurements and their connection to the state of environment and legislation.

Content (course unit)

A selection of following themes:
- Air quality monitoring, fine particle and gas emissions;
- Measurement of noise and radiation;
- Modelling of noise and air pollution; and,
- Water monitoring and different measurement technologies.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Writing Scientific Reports in English, Physics Laboratories, Industrial Emissions and Monitoring

Exam schedules

No exams

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on measurement and modelling work, reporting and seminar presentations.
Weighting:
Noise measurements and modelling 40%
Air quality monitoring 40%
Seminars 20%

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Measurement work
Co-operative and independent studying
Computer simulation modelling work
Guidance with video material
Reporting and presentations

Learning materials

Lecture material in tabula.tamk.fi

Student workload

Contact classes and seminars (in groups): 36h
Independent modelling work 12h
Independent self study, measurements and reporting 60h
Total 108 h

Content scheduling

Introduction 3 h
Noise measurements and modelling 15 h
Air quality monitoring 15 h
Seminars 3 h

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

Missing reports or seminar presentations.

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

Student is able to analyse simple noise and particle modelling cases both qualitatively and quantitatively. Student needs extra support to be able to complete given tasks. Exercises have been done, but results might be slightly erroneous or conclusions are incomplete.

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

Student is able to use correct terminology and presents justified qualitative and quantitative analysis. Exercises are done completely, and results and analysis are correct. Results are at least briefly commented.

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

Student shows the ability to do versatile qualitative and quantitative analysis. Student has a realistic knowledge of the limitations of the theoretical framework. Reports are comprehensive and well-structured. Student is able to clearly show his or her own conclusions related to the results, applications and legislation.