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SYLLABUS
Measuring Environmental Pollution, 15 ECTS Credits
 
COURSE CATEGORY   Singel Subject Course
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Miljövetenskap - MXA
SUBJECT AREA  
  COURSE CODE   HMXC17
AIM OF THE COURSE
The aim of the course is for the student to acquire a deeper knowledge about methods to measure environmental pollution. The students are also expected to deepen their skills in chemical, biological and physical analytical techniques used within environmental science. A further aim is deeper knowledge about techniques for emissions treatment and handling of waste.

CONTENTS
The content of the course includes biological and chemical sampling technique, as well as in-depth studies of biological, chemical and physical analytical methods of importance within the environmental field. Theoretical principles behind these techniques are discussed as the basis for the understanding of possibilities and limitations. The course also includes techniques for treating emissions to air, water and soil. In addition, the content encompasses quality assurance and accreditation of laboratories.

TEACHING
The pedagogic forms used are defined as project and problem based, where the students individual learning and critical thinking are in focus. This includes group assignments, lectures, seminars, laboratory work and excursions.
EXAMINATION
Examination of the students are based on active participation in group work, seminars, laboratory work and excursions. Written assignments and oral presentation is also basis for grading of the students.

Students who have failed an examination are normally allowed to retake it on two additional occasions, one of which should be arranged shortly after the first examination.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Documented knowledge of English equivalent to “Engelska B” is required, or an international proficiency test, e.g. TOEFL, minimum score 550/213.Applicants must satisfy the following general entrance requirements: Minimum formal requirements for admission to the course include earlier studies at least up to a level corresponding to two years of study at a Swedish university. All applicants must satisfy the specific requirements, that is, approximately two semesters of full-time in depth studies in a relevant major subject. (Environmental Science or any other relevant subject). Previous studies must include basic knowledge of laboratory work and analytical techniques.
GRADING
The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F
CERTIFICATE
Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.
COURSE LITERATURE
The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.
OTHER INFORMATION
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
 
Measuring Environmental Pollution
Measuring Environmental Pollution
 
Department responsible
for the course or equivalent:
ITUF - Department of Thematic Studies
           
Registrar No: 102/05-41   Course Code: HMXC17      
    Exam codes: see Local Computer System      
Subject/Subject Area : Miljövetenskap - MXA          
           
Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education  
C       MXA   NA  
The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2005-01-27