Environmental EngineeringLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student
- can explain methods of constructing foundations and related requirements
- can explain how to protect groundwater
- knows basics of water pollution control
- knows basics of waste water treatment
- knows the basics of constructing landfills
- knows how environmental impact assessment influences environmental engineering.

Content

1. Soil and bedrock, their characteristics, groundwater
2. The physical and hydraulic quality of the soil
3. Water pollution control
4. Waste water treatment
5. Landfill construction
6. Principles of Sustainable Development
7. EIA (environmental impact assessment).

Qualifications

None

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

On completion of the course, the student can explain
- methods of constructing foundations and related requirements
- basics of groundwater protection
- basics of water pollution control
- basics of waste water treatment
- basics of landfill construction.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

On completion of the course, the student can apply and compare
- methods of constructing foundations and related requirements
- knowledge related to groundwater protection
- knowledge related to water pollution control
- knowledge related to waste water treatment
- knowledge related to landfill construction.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

On completion of the course, the student can apply and develop
- methods of constructing foundations and related requirements
- knowledge related to groundwater protection
- knowledge related to water pollution control
- knowledge related to waste water treatment
- knowledge related to landfill construction.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

On completion of the course, the student can explain
- methods of constructing foundations and related requirements
- basics of groundwater protection
- basics of water pollution control
- basics of waste water treatment
- basics of landfill construction.