Environmental Engineering BA (A), Environmental Engineering 1, 7.5 credits
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Syllabus:
Miljöteknik GR (A), Grundkurs miljöteknik 1, 7,5 hp
Environmental Engineering BA (A), Environmental Engineering 1, 7.5 credits
General data
- Code: MÖ029G
- Subject/Main field: Environmental Engineering
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (A)
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Natural science, Design, and Sustainable Development
- Approved: 2018-05-16
- Date of change: 2023-03-02
- Version valid from: 2023-08-15
Aim
The purpose of the course is for the student to acquire knowledge of technology and technical methods that contribute to reduced environmental impact and health impact and contribute to more efficient use of natural resources.
Course objectives
After completion of the course the student should be able to:
- explain basic environmental engineering concepts
- explain basic principles to minimize environmental impact supported by environmental engineering applications
- state physical, chemical and biological aspects of water quality.
- explain problems and problem solving linked to basic principles for the flow of soil water and ground water.
- explain methods for sampling, treatment and purification of water, as well as implications thereof.
- explain purification processes of water.
- be able to make relevant human risk assessments of compounds.
- explain management methods for solid waste and hazardous waste.
Content
The course contains the following: ecosystems, hydrology and water quality management, treatment/cleaning of water and wastewater, solid waste treatment (including hazardous waste and nuclear waste) and ionizing radiation.
Entry requirements
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Examination form
L100: Laboratory - soil and groundwater, 1.0 credits, Written Assignment, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Carried out in groups
T200: Written exam, 6.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Grading criteria can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
The course is given in English.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Mackenzie L. Davis, Susan J. Masten.
- Title: Principles of environmental engineering and science
- Edition: 4
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill, London
- Comment: ISBN: : 9781260548020