Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, 240 ECTS

Bachelor of Engineering, BEng

Programme
Curricula
Implementations

Academic year 2017 - 2018

Computer aided engineering applications in environmental engineering TX00BR99-3002 23.10.2017-17.12.2017 5 credits (TXE15S1) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course student recognizes basic principles of computer aided drawing programs and GIS.

Course contents

Fundamentals of one commonly used CAD program and applying the program to create following types of technical documents:
- Scaled layout documents
- Piping and instrumentation diagrams
Basics of geographical information systems (GIS) and spatial information data. Typical geographical information databases and coordinate types and use of them in GIS.
Basics of environmental simulation

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

After completing the course the student is able to interpret layout drawings computer aided (CAD) following the most central rules of scaled documents. Furthermore, he/she is able to create piping and instrumentation (PI) diagrams computer aided.
After the course student recognizes basics of geographical information systems (GIS) and spatial information data.
Student is familiar with common geographical information databases and coordinate types. Student has explored common GIS programs and has a basic knowledge of different map types.
After the course student recognizes possibilities of environmental simulation.

Good

Student can apply independently given data to selected simulation and GIS programs and analyze results.
The student is able to apply his/her skills of CAD -technology to modify technical documents like PI -diagrams and layout drawings from given applications.

Excellent

The student is able to work independently in applying his/her skills of CAD -technology to create technical documents like simple PI -diagrams
Student can apply and combine theory and applications systematically and have a holistic approach on areas of environmental simulation and GIS.

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Tohka

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

23.10.2017 - 17.12.2017

Enrollment date

14.08.2017 - 20.08.2017
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- TXE15S1
Small group(s)
- Avoin AMK: opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
Teacher(s)

Ari Koistinen, Opettaja Environmental Engineering

Unit, in charge

Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

Programme(s)

Environmental Engineering

Unit location

Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)
Environmetrics TX00BR97-3002 21.08.2017-17.12.2017 5 credits (TXE15S1) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The student is able to apply basic rules of probability in simple applications. The student can list the most important discrete and continuous distributions and can apply them in problems of environmental engineering. The student can explain the meaning of a confidence interval and can apply it in statistical reasoning. The student recognizes the most common statistical tests and can apply them in problems of environmental engineering. The student is able to apply the principle of least squares in regression analysis, and he or she can interpret output of regression analysis software. The student can use R or Excel in statistical analyses.

Course contents

1. Different concepts of probability, and basic rules for calculating probabilities.
2. Random variables and their most common distributions
3. Laws of error propagation and estimation of measurement uncertainty.
4. Graphical representation of statistical data.
5. The idea of Monte Carlo simulation.
6. Confidence intervals and statistical reasoning using confidence intervals and the idea of statistical process control (SPC) in environmental monitoring.
7. Statistical tests and their applications in environmental engineering.
8. Regression analysis and its applications in environmental engineering.
9. Using R or Excel in statistical analyses.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

1. The student can calculate probabilities for simple combinations of given events.
2. The student recognizes binomial, Poisson and normal distributions, and he or she can apply the rules of thumb of the normal distribution in estimating normal probabilities.
3. The student can approximate the standard measurement uncertainty of simple formulae of measurement results.
4. The student can plot histograms and scatter plots of statistical data.
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6. The student can calculate confidence intervals for expected values and for variances in environmental applications.
7. The student can make the correct conclusion of a statistical test at given level of significance when the null hypothesis and the p-value are given.
8. The student can apply linear regression of one variable in environmental applications.
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Good

1. The student can calculate simple conditional probabilities.
2. The student can apply binomial and Poisson distributions in simple environmental applications.
3. The student can approximate the standard measurement uncertainty in typical calculations appearing in environmental engineering.
4. The student can use R or Excel for visualizing statistical data.
5. The student can use Monte Carlo simulation in uncertainty estimation.
6. The student can calculate confidence intervals for differences of expected values.
7. The student can form statistical hypotheses and apply t- and F-tests in simple environmental applications.
8. The student can apply multiple linear regression in environmental applications.
9. The student can use R or Excel in elementary statistical analyses., The student can use R or Excel statistical tests, and in regression analyses.

Excellent

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2. The student can apply binomial, Poisson and normal distributions in environmental applications.
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6. The student can calculate confidence intervals for linear combinations of expected values.
7. The student can apply t- and F-tests in environmental applications.
8. The student can transform originally nonlinear models of environmental applications into linear regression form.
9. The student can write can simple R-programs (scripts or functions).

Name of lecturer(s)

Veli-Matti Taavitsainen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

21.08.2017 - 17.12.2017

Enrollment date

14.08.2017 - 20.08.2017
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- TXE15S1
Small group(s)
- Avoin AMK: opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
Teacher(s)

Veli-Matti Taavitsainen

Unit, in charge

Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

Programme(s)

Environmental Engineering

Unit location

Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)
Innovation Project XX00BH18-3141 21.08.2017-17.12.2017 10 credits (TXE15S1) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Tohka

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

21.08.2017 - 17.12.2017

Enrollment date

14.08.2017 - 20.08.2017
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- TXE15S1
Teacher(s)

Kaj Lindedahl, Antti Tohka, Minna Paananen-Porkka, Esa Toukoniitty

Unit, in charge

Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

Programme(s)

Environmental Engineering

Unit location

Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)
Renewable Energy 2: Distributet Energy Systems TX00BR26-3001 21.08.2017-22.10.2017 5 credits (TXE15S1, ...) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course the student recognizes typical distributed energy systems. The main focus will be in wind, solar and fuel cells, system backup and energy storage.
After the course student recognizes different energy distribution and storage possibilities to different scale applications and utilities.

Course contents

1. Wind characteristics and resources. Aerodynamics of wind turbines. Wind turbine classification and design. Wind turbine siting and system design. Wind energy system economics.
2. Solar radiation spectrum and characteristics. Operation of a photovoltaic cell (pn-junction electrostatics). Operation principles of solar heat collectors. Modern and future cell and collector types and their applications.
3. Wind and solar systems as a part of aggregated and distributed energy systems. Future prospects of wind and solar technology
4. Energy distribution for different energy utilities. On-grid, off-grid and smart grid concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

After the course student knows basic working principles of solar and wind energy equipment and system.
Student recognizes different energy distribution and storage possibilities to different scale applications and utilities.
Student recognizes relevant ways to store and distribute energy

Good

After this course the student knows basic working principles of the solar and wind energy equipment and system so that student can do a project plan and design draft for simple distributed energy system that includes wind and solar production

Excellent

Student can apply and combine theory and applications systematically and have a holistic approach on areas of wind and solar energy as part of a selected energy system.
Student can apply and combine theory and applications systematically and have a holistic approach on areas of energy storage and distribution as a part of a selected energy system.

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Tohka

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

21.08.2017 - 22.10.2017

Enrollment date

14.08.2017 - 20.08.2017
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- TXE15S1
- TXE14S1
Small group(s)
- Avoin AMK: opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
Teacher(s)

Antti Tohka, Esa Toukoniitty

Unit, in charge

Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

Programme(s)

Environmental Engineering

Unit location

Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)
Renewable Energy 3: Bioenergy TX00BR27-3001 21.08.2017-22.10.2017 5 credits (TXE15S1, ...) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course student knows technological and structural possibilities and challenges of bioenergy use.

Course contents

Small and large scale possibilities for bioenergy utilization. Combustion, gasification and pyrolysis of bioenergy. Liquid biofuels. Special issues on bioenergy use (logistics, land use, technical solutions and problems).
Power plant types utilizing bioenergy

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

After the course student knows technological and structural possibilities and challenges of bioenergy use.

Good

Student recognizes possibilities and limitations of bioenergy use and recognizes scientific background of bioenergy conversion.

Excellent

Student applies previous studies and content of this course on the area bioenergy. Student is capable to analyze bioenergy systems in plant, municipal and global level.

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Tohka

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

21.08.2017 - 22.10.2017

Enrollment date

14.08.2017 - 20.08.2017
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- TXE15S1
- TXE14S1
Small group(s)
- Avoin AMK: opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
Teacher(s)

Antti Tohka, Esa Toukoniitty

Unit, in charge

Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

Programme(s)

Environmental Engineering

Unit location

Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)
Sustainable Energy Design Project TX00BR28-3001 21.08.2017-17.12.2017 5 credits (TXE15S1, ...) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course student is capable to design an renewable energy system in schematic level and/or manage renewable energy projects. Design and project type varies annually.

Course contents

1. Design of a distributed energy system

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

1. Student is capable to design a simple distributed renewable energy system in a project plan level.

Good

1. Student is capable to design a simple renewable energy system in a schematic level.
2. Apply the design process to solve an engineering problem as part of team.
3. Effectively describe your team’s product and convey your team’s challenges, solutions and reasoning both orally and in writing.

Excellent

1. Student is capable to design a renewable energy system in a schematic level.
2. Apply the design process to solve an engineering problem as part of team and as in a individual level.

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Tohka

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

21.08.2017 - 17.12.2017

Enrollment date

14.08.2017 - 20.08.2017
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- TXE15S1
- TXE14S1
Small group(s)
- Avoin AMK: opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
Teacher(s)

Antti Tohka, Opettaja Environmental Engineering

Unit, in charge

Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

Programme(s)

Environmental Engineering

Unit location

Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)
Water in Municipal Services TX00BR24-3002 28.08.2017-17.12.2017 5 credits (TXE15S1) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course student knows how to plan with suitable design criteria and design water distribution networks as well as sewage collection and storm water drain networks. Student has learned the basic concept as well as selection of critical criteria and working principle used in long term planning of piping networks serving municipal needs.

Course contents

The content of the course includes the fundamentals of both industrial and municipal distribution and collection techniques. This is gives the student the understanding of the design process in connection to distribution and collection network hydraulics, mass balances and process and instrumentation solutions. The network stages such as intermediate pumping – storage, population, and conservation of the quality of water is made familiar to the student. Also remediation techniques of water distribution networks with alternative methods are highlighted.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

To define or describe the subject matter related to the concepts and phenomena qualitatively and calculate the associated basic quantitative comparisons and calculations

Good

The student is able to apply, calculate, change and choose the concepts related to the matter and phenomena qualitatively and calculate the basic quantitative calculations as well as to complete and produce the necessary information for the calculations.

Excellent

The students is able to categorize, collect, combine and generalize the concepts related to the matter and phenomena qualitatively and calculate the basic quantitative calculations as well as derive and rearrange given basic information.

Name of lecturer(s)

Esa Toukoniitty

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

28.08.2017 - 17.12.2017

Enrollment date

14.08.2017 - 20.08.2017
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- TXE15S1
Small group(s)
- Avoin AMK: opintojakso (Size: 3. Open university: 3.)
Teacher(s)

Esa Toukoniitty

Unit, in charge

Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

Programme(s)

Environmental Engineering

Unit location

Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)
Water management systems TX00BR91-3002 15.01.2018-18.03.2018 5 credits (TXE15S1) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The aim of the course is to provide a sound understanding of water resources management. After the course the student understand principles of water resource engineering including surface and groundwater resources. Learn about the topics; hydrologic cycle and its components, distribution of earth’s water resources, distribution of fresh water on earth, rainfall distribution, river basins. The student knows problems of low flows, flooding and their mitigation using reservoirs; uncertainties in water resources management.

Course contents

Surface and groundwater resources, concepts for planning water resources, hydrologic cycle, irrigation, water systems, dams, management of water resources, drought and flood management. Knowledge on water retention and flow in soils, hydropower, and agricultural use as well as basic knowlegde about dams.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

To define or describe the subject matter related to the concepts and phenomena qualitatively and calculate the associated basic quantitative comparisons and calculations

Good

The student is able to apply, calculate, change and choose the concepts related to the matter and phenomena qualitatively and calculate the basic quantitative calculations as well as to complete and produce the necessary information for the calculations.

Excellent

The students is able to categorize, collect, combine and generalize the concepts related to the matter and phenomena qualitatively and calculate the basic quantitative calculations as well as derive and rearrange given basic information.

Name of lecturer(s)

Kaj Lindedahl

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

15.01.2018 - 18.03.2018

Enrollment date

04.12.2017 - 14.01.2018
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- TXE15S1
Small group(s)
- Avoin AMK: opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
Teacher(s)

Kaj Lindedahl

Unit, in charge

Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

Programme(s)

Environmental Engineering

Unit location

Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

Academic year 2018 - 2019

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Contact

Head of the degree programme in Environmental Engineering
Antti Tohka
Te. +358 40 1424943
firstname.lastname(at)metropolia.fi

Specific admission requirements

No specific admission requirements. General admission requirements are applied.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

According to the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences students may apply for identification and accreditation of prior learning as part of their compulsory or optional studies, provided they have prior learning corresponding to the curriculum before the course in question begins.

Qualification requirements and regulations

See the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia UAS:
http://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/fileadmin/user_upload/En/Infromation/MetropoliaUAS_Degree_regulations.pdf

Profile of the programme

The programme will develop an excellent knowledge of Environmental Engineering and Environmental Management. Specialisation studies are focused on Renewable Energy Engineering and Water resource Management. As an Environmental Engineer graduated student will have responsibility for overall management of environmental issues, with the skills to operate and communicate internationally.

Key learning outcomes

The curriculum consists of study modules listed above. For each study module has been pointed out specified learning outcomes:

- Integration to Metropolia and helps to build Environmental Engineering student’s identity
- Practical environmental engineering tools and applications
- Integrated Environmental Management and Safety
- Environmental engineer's advanced industrial process applications
- Designing sustanaible build society
- Innovation project
- Language studies
- Electuve study modules
- Workplacement
- Bachelor's thesis

Specialisations:
- Specialisation on renewable energy
- Water resource management

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

A range of career paths are available for Environmental Engineers and work opportunities exist in various areas of the field, such as Design Engineering, Environmental Management, Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, and Environmental Consulting as well as providing environmental expertise in other areas.

Access to further studies

A graduate is eligible to apply for Master's Degree studies in a university after completing the first-cycle polytechnic degree. Special arrangements apply to application for Master-level studies in a university of applied sciences as there is a requirement of three years of work experience after completion of a bachelor-level degree.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Course assessment criteria are specified in the course implementation plan. The teacher in charge of the course will be responsible for the assessment. Students must be informed at the beginning of the course on the assessment principles, which must be based on the course objectives.

Assessment takes primarily place for each course and applies to the students who have registered and been accepted on the course. If necessary, different components of a course may be assessed individually. If the course consists of several components, the teacher may point this out in the assessment principles contained in the implementation plan.

Each course assessed using grading 0-5. Grade 0 = fail and grades 1-5 = pass. The assessment criteria are presented in each course description and the actual assessment methods depend on the teacher of the course.

Graduation requirements

A student is eligible to graduate when he/she has completed all the required courses set for the degree as a present student (extent 240 ECTS credits).

Mode of study

Studies are implemented as courses, course modules or projects. Studies include contact teaching and self-study. Studies aiming towards a degree are implemented as full-time studies.

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)