Academic year 2016 - 2017

• Bachelor’s Thesis TX00BU29-3008 01.01.2017-31.12.2017  15 credits  (TXE14S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The objective of the Bachelor’s Thesis is for the student to demonstrate and develop the ability of applying professional skills and knowledge to a practical development assignment or project relevant to the profession and the working life.
  In Metropolia’s Bachelor’s Thesis the student learns and carries out development work, which is based on researched knowledge and other evidence and which concerns the development of professional
  competences or practices.
  On completion of the Bachelor’s Thesis the student will be able to
  • identify questions and needs for development in the professional field and the working life and to plan for their solutions
  • use reliable and confined information from various sources in the development work
  • apply professional skills and knowledge and use appropriate methods for the development task
  • execute a development project useful for the working life or the profession in an independent, responsible and collaborative manner
  • communicate in different stages of the work both to peers and to other audiences in a clear, well argumented and illustrative manner
  • report the results of the work, to assess them and to bring forth proposals for improvement in an appropriate way both in writing and in speech as well as visually.

  Course contents

  - ideation, planning work
  - applying theory into practice
  - argumentation, justifying your own ideas
  - methods
  - reflection
  - problem solving
  - writing skills, giving technical presentations
  - maturity test

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Thesis planning and work:
  - The student can follow the plan and schedule when being guided.
  Use of theory and appropriate methods:
  - The student can find knowledge of his or her own field to build the theory background for the study, but needs guiding in doing so.
  - The student needs guiding to select the appropriate methods to reach the goals of the work.
  Gaining results and their significance:
  - The student reaches some of the goals of the work and they are to some extent relevant to the professional field.
  Usability and feedback from the client:
  - The student reaches results which are partially usable by the client.
  Conclusions, critical evaluation:
  - The student can make some conclusions from the results of the work.
  Written report and oral presentation:
  - The student can prepare an understandable thesis report using the language guidelines, layout template and instructions.
  - The student can present the work orally and communicate in an appropriate way in the presentation.

  Good

  Thesis planning and work:
  - The student can create the plan and schedule and follow it through.
  Use of theory and appropriate methods:
  - The student can find knowledge of his or her own field to build the theory background for the study.
  - The student can select the appropriate methods to reach the goals of the work independently and can justify them.
  Gaining results and their significance:
  - The student reaches the main goals of the work and they are relevant to the professional field.
  Usability and feedback from the client:
  - The student reaches results which are usable by the client.
  Conclusions, critical evaluation:
  - The student can make correct and justified conclusions from the results of the work and can reflect on them critically.
  Written report and oral presentation:
  - The student can prepare a thesis report with an appropriate content and style of presentation. The student can focus the presentation to the reader and its context and can write fluently using the language guidelines. The student can structure the report clearly and logically.
  - In the oral presentation the student can communicate in appropriate way and illustrate the speech in multiple ways.

  Excellent

  Thesis planning and work:
  - The student can create the plan and schedule and follow it independently.
  Use of theory and appropriate methods:
  - The student structures the theory to support practise. The student uses multiple new sources of information.
  - The student can select the appropriate methods to reach the goals of the work and can justify them in a convincing way.
  Gaining results and their significance:
  - The student reaches the goals of the work. The student has solved a significant technical problem or produced new, significant information to the professional field.
  Usability and feedback from the client:
  - The student reaches results which are widely usable by the client.
  Conclusions, critical evaluation:
  - The student can make correct and justified conclusions from the results of the work and can reflect on them critically. The conclusions show the writer's own, new and interesting approach to the professional field.
  Written report and oral presentation:
  - The student can prepare a professional, fully finalised thesis report with an appropriate style of presentation. The student writes as a professional of the field in an illustrative and interesting way. The student can structure the report in an innovative and clear way.
  - In the oral presentation the student can communicate as an expert of the field in an illustrative, interesting way using visual presentation tools.

  Further information

  The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis
  Professional competence and development
  • significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
  • utilization of professional knowledge
  • development of professional competence
  • applicability in professional life
  The methods used and the results obtained
  • reliablility and ethics
  • validity and innovation
  • the usefulness of results
  • the management of the thesis process and the development work
  Communication and presentation
  • structure and form
  • the use of standard and professional language
  • the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
  • critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
  • argumentation and use of reference sources

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jenni Merjankari

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2017 - 11.06.2017

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE14S1
  • TG12S1
  • TG13S1

  Teacher(s)

  Antti Tohka, Jenni Merjankari

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

  R&D proportion

  15 credits

• Computer aided engineering applications in environmental engineering TX00BR99-3001 20.03.2017-14.05.2017  5 credits  (TXE14S1) +-
  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Antti Tohka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.03.2017 - 14.05.2017

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2016 - 12.03.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE14S1

  Teacher(s)

  Ari Koistinen, Opettaja Environmental Engineering

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Design of sustainable build society special assignment TX00BS00-3001 20.03.2017-14.05.2017  5 credits  (TXE15S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the course student is capable to design local material and energy symbiosis in a schematic level.
  The scope of an applied project work varies annually.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Sustainable Society
  Waste Management
  Industrial Processess
  Advanced Chemistry for Environmental Engineer
  Renewable energy 1

  Course contents

  1. Project plan
  2. Pinch-analysis
  3. Design of material and energy symbiosis

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. Student recognizes steps for industrial or municipal resource efficiency feasibility study

  Good

  1. Student can apply technical solutions in industrial or municipal resource efficiency project.

  Excellent

  1. Student can design technical solutions in industrial or municipal resource efficiency project.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Antti Tohka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.03.2017 - 14.05.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.12.2016 - 12.03.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1
  • TXE14S1

  Teacher(s)

  Antti Tohka, Pentti Viluksela

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Environmental Management TX00BR12-3002 24.10.2016-18.12.2016  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the course students have the basic knowledge of quality- and environmental management systems including the principles of management requirements, auditing and continual improvement. The students understand the importance of laboratory quality and quality documents. After studies students are able to plan, act and evaluate the operation processes as well the content of quality documents. Students are able to search and deal with information for organization continual improvement purposes.
  Students know the principles of environmental legislation in EU and national level. Students are able to search information from the different environmental rules and legislations. Students understand the process of environmental permit procedures and environmental impact assessment. After this course students may apply their knowledge in environmental permit application process. Students know the principles of different emission limit units, basic calculations in converting and emission monitoring practices (process, emission and environmental impact assessment). Students know the procedure of environmental impact assessment. Students are familiarized to the principles of best available techniques in different industry areas as well as they know how to search information about IPPC.
  The course includes both theory lessons and practical exercises.

  Course contents

  The principles of quality thinking, customer orientation and process thinking in quality management. Third party audit requirements of quality management systems and environmental management systems. Internal development tools of organizations for continual improvements. Quality verification and accreditation. Project work: organization processes, quality goal setting, feedback and continual improvement. EMAS.
  Aspect of regular and exceptional emissions, and concept of emission and guide limit values. Basis of emission calculations and converting. EU decision making, EU environmental legislation and legislation in national level. Principles of emission control and monitoring. Environmental permit system and Environmental Impact Assessment. Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control References (IPPC).

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Process definitions of organization. Continual improvement cycle, customer chain, process thinking. Internal audits and importance of feedback. Environmental aspects. Terms of certifications and accreditations.
  Student knows the principles of basic emission calculation and unit converting (aspects of limit and guide values). Environmental legislation decision making in EU, terms of EU directives and national legislations. Content of Environmental Permit Application. Practices of emission estimation and monitoring. Procedures of EIA, BAT and IPPC.

  Good

  Competence of drawing process flow charts, setting of process goals, measurements/process indicators. Managerial reviews.
  Evaluation of emission rate and emission calculations related on different environmental guide and limit values.

  Excellent

  Actions towards to process improvements in practice. Competence to evaluate customer and process quality. Evaluation of environmental protection quality.
  Knowledge of process, emission and environmental impact monitoring/measurements. Applying knowledge to practice.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ismo Halonen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Course material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and exercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam and exercises

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2016 - 18.12.2016

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Ismo Halonen

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Environmetrics TX00BR97-3001 24.10.2016-12.03.2017  5 credits  (TXE14S1) +-
  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

  1. --
  2. The student can apply binomial, Poisson and normal distributions in environmental applications.
  3. --
  4. --
  5. --
  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).

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Veli-Matti Taavitsainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2016 - 12.03.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE14S1

  Teacher(s)

  Veli-Matti Taavitsainen

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Fluid Mechanics and Engineering Thermodynamics 1 TX00BR19-3002 16.01.2017-19.03.2017  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the governing principles of thermodynamics and kinetics as well as the influence of process conditions on the equilibrium rate of a chemical reaction. The student can describe the mechanism of enzymatic and heterogeneous catalysis. After completion of this course the student is able to assess whether a proposed reaction may proceed spontaneously and if heat is released or absorbed in the reaction. He can also interpret phase diagrams of pure substances, liquid-vapor diagrams and distillation diagrams.
  The student will be able to form mass and energy balances and solve them.
  The student will be able to understand functioning of heat exchangers and evaporators.
  After completion of this course the student will be able to dimension piping, select and dimension an appropriate pump for a certain flow problem. The student knows the basic principles of compressors and vacuum systems.

  Course contents

  Laws of thermodynamics, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy.
  Applications of thermodynamics, the spontaneity of reactions and physical transitions, the concept of chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams of pure substances and binary mixtures.
  Fundamental principles of fluid flow, equations of continuity and energy balances and their applications

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student is able to calculate change of enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy using table data.
  2. The student is able to form and solve mass and energy balances for common technical processes.
  3. The student understands the concepts of thermal conduction, convection and thermal radiation.
  4. The student recognizes the basic principles of fluid flow.

  Good

  1. The student is able to evaluate using thermodynamic functions if a process is spontaneous, endothermic or exothermic at standard conditions.
  2. The student understands and is able to solve common problems in the field of thermal conduction, convection and thermal radiation.

  Excellent

  1. The student is able to use thermodynamic functions (change of internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy) to solve applied problems.
  2. The student is able to evaluate using thermodynamic functions if a process is spontaneous at given conditions (T, p)
  3. Knows the temperature dependence of chemical reaction
  4. The student is able to analyze applied problems based on energy balances and their applications

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Esa Toukoniitty

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Uploaded on Tuubi / OMA
  Text book:
  Fluid mechanics: Cengel, Cimbala & Turner: Fundamentals of Thermal Fluid Sciences
  Thermodynamics: P.Atkins, J. de Paula, Elements of Physical chemistry

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures
  Guided assignments
  Lab work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Continuos assessment
  Chemical Thermodynamics (Esa):
  Exercises 1-4: max. 40 p
  Final exam: max. 40 p
  Lab works: max. 20 p
  
  Fluid Mechanics (Kari):
  Exam: 50 %
  Exercises: 50 %

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  16.01.2017 - 19.03.2017

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2016 - 31.12.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Esa Toukoniitty, Kari Salmi

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  Assignments grade 1
  Exam 0 - 5

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  Final exam

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures x h/week
  Guided assignments y h/week

• Fluid Mechanics and Engineering Thermodynamics 2 TX00BR22-3002 20.03.2017-14.05.2017  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of this course the student will be able to dimension piping, select and dimension an appropriate pump for a certain flow problem. The student knows the basic principles of compressors and vacuum systems.
  The student will be able to understand functioning of heat exchangers and evaporators.
  The student can apply the calculation procedure of mass and energy balances for practical problems.
  The student is able to dimension the heat exchangers and evaporators

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Fluid Mechanics and Engineering Thermodynamics 1

  Course contents

  1. dimensioning of heat exchangers, condensators, evaporation and dimensioning
  2. pressure drop in channel flow, flow and PI diagrams and standards included

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student recognizes basics of dimensioning of heat exchangers and evaporators.
  2. The student is able to analyze pressure drop in common channel flow situations and choose a suitable pump or blower.
  3. The student recognizes basics of dimensioning of heat exchangers and evaporators.

  Good

  1. The student is able to solve basic dimensioning of heat exchangers and evaporators.
  2. The student is able to analyze pressure drop in common channel flow systems and choose a suitable pump or blower in an economically optimal manner.

  Excellent

  1. The student understands and is able to solve complicated problems in the field of fluid mechanics, thermal conduction, convection and thermal radiation.
  2. The student is able to solve dimensioning of heat exchangers and evaporators in applied conditions.

  Further information

  Joint design project together with courses Water Treatment Technology and Renewable Energy.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kari Salmi

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.03.2017 - 14.05.2017

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2016 - 31.12.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Kari Salmi

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Industrial and municipial symbiosis TX00BR98-3001 20.03.2017-14.05.2017  5 credits  (TXE15S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the course student is capable to design local material and energy symbiosis in a schematic level. Design and project type varies annually.
  Students learn the material recycling and reuse processes and concepts discussed during the course so that they can solve the main problems, to apply their knowledge in subsequent studies and material to provide expertise in future occupations.

  Course contents

  1. Typical output-input loops in process
  2. Pinch-analysis
  3. Design of material and energy symbiosis

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. Student recognizes ways to improve material and energy efficiency
  2. Student recognizes pinch-methodology

  Good

  1. Student recognizes ways to recycle materials, chemicals and energy in a closed loop system.
  2. Student can apply pinch analysis in simple problems

  Excellent

  1. Student can solve applied problems concerning material and energy conservation and recycling
  2. Student can apply pinch analysis in real case study problems

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Antti Tohka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.03.2017 - 14.05.2017

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2016 - 12.03.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1
  • TXE14S1

  Teacher(s)

  Antti Tohka, Opettaja Environmental Engineering, Pentti Viluksela

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Industrial processes TX00BR21-3002 22.08.2016-14.10.2016  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students learn the items to be discussed during the course of industrial processes through the various available options and to identify the plant unit operations and unit processes, and is capable of solving their main problems, to apply their knowledge and to provide expertise in future occupations.

  Course contents

  Unit processes, air and water related emissions and waste streams from
  1. Thermal power plant boilers and gas turbines
  2. Cement and lime kilns and industry
  3. Oil refineries
  4. Blast furnaces
  5. Fertilizer nad chemical industry
  6. Pulp- and Paper industry

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able 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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Esa Toukoniitty

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Lectures slides and other material distributed via Tuubi

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures

  Assessment methods and criteria

  assignments (EX1, EX2 and EX3)
  Max 100 p.
  EX 1 -> 33 p.
  EX 2 -> 33 p.
  EX 3 -> 33 p.
  Grade:
  40-55 p = 1 ,
  56-65 p. = 2 ,
  66-75 p. = 3,
  76-85 p. = 4  
  > 86 p. = 5
  Max. 9 bonus points from attendance
  max 10 bonus points from the mini exam

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.08.2016 - 14.10.2016

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Esa Toukoniitty

  Further information for students

  N/A

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  no exams

  International connections

  N/A

• Innovation Project XX00BH18-3048 22.08.2016-12.03.2017  10 credits  (TXE14S1) +-
  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Antti Tohka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.08.2016 - 12.03.2017

  Enrollment date

  20.06.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE14S1

  Teacher(s)

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

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Laboratories for Pollution Monitoring and Assignment TX00BR15-3002 24.10.2016-18.12.2016  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know the principles of sampling methods and can recognize the most relevant error source when sampling. Students can analyse the sampling data.

  Course contents

  Air, soil and water pollution, legislation, sampling, analytical methods and standards.
  Content of analyses varies annually.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student knows common analytical methods and standards

  Good

  The student can apply legislation, analytical methods and standards to solve pollution related problems.

  Excellent

  The student can solve complex pollution related problems using available standards and legislation

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Esa Toukoniitty

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Lecture material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, exercises and laboratory works

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam and exercises

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2016 - 18.12.2016

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Ismo Halonen, Esa Toukoniitty

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Life Cycle Assessment and environmental chemistry TX00BR16-3002 24.10.2016-19.03.2017  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of this course the student understands basics of the environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology and she or he is able to pay attention to the environmental impacts of industry and human action. After completion of this course the student has basic understanding of the environmental impacts of chemicals.
  The course will provide students with an understanding and knowledge to the main content of life cycle assessment including definition of a product system, data collection, inventory analysis and impact assessment. After completion of this course students can perform LCA independently and they understand the importance of the source of errors to the results of LCA.

  Course contents

  Definition of coals and the product system of life cycle assessment. Performance of inventory analysis and impact assessment. The critical analysis of LCA and conclusion making. Different applications of LCA. Standards related on life cycle assessment. Team work of LCA for selected product or a system.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Understanding of product system, inventory analysis and impact calculation. Terms of LCA. Basic calculations and applications of LCA.

  Good

  Skills to perform inventory and impact assessment analysis.

  Excellent

  Critical review of the results of LCA, and conclusion making.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Antti Tohka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2016 - 19.03.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Antti Tohka, Veli-Matti Taavitsainen

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Pollution Monitoring and Control TX00BR14-3002 22.08.2016-18.12.2016  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students understand the main sources and formation mechanisms of atmospheric pollutants, and can describe their harmful climatic and health effects.
  Students know the principles of sampling methods and can recognize the most relevant error source when sampling. Students can analyse the sampling data.
  Students understand the main sources and formation mechanisms of pollutants in water. Students know common water pollution analysis methods, principles of sampling and standards.
  Students know the most common air pollution (AP) components, their acknowledged adverse health effects and the typical control methods. Students understand the difference between the dynamics and control methods of gaseous, vapor and particulate phase AP. After the class, students also understand the basic operation and the design of the most typical air pollution control applications.

  Course contents

  1. Units, compounds and adverse effects
  2. Pollution phase description and dynamics
  3. Pollution phase control
  4. Solid/gaseous/vapor pollutants control
  5. Monitoring and sampling of particulate and gaseous emissions, and subsequent data analysis
  6. Water pollution, legislation, sampling, analytical methods and standards

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. Air pollution compounds and units: Students knows the most typical AP compounds, and knows how to calculate the basic dynamics of them.
  2. Control methods: Student can list the methods, knows when they are used and some basic calculus
  3. Students recognize the air quality standards to protect human life, and can apply the information in interpreting the results from air quality stations by the authorities.
  4. Student can list sources of water pollution and principles of legislation. Student knows common analytical methods and standards

  Good

  1. Air pollution compounds and units: Students can handle AP condition/ phase changes
  2. Control methods: Students can solve basic problems and knows the effect of the condition changes
  3. Students understand the main principles of some instruments developed for gaseous and particle concentration measurements.
  4. Knows formation mechanism and chemistry related to water pollution. The student can apply legislation, analytical methods and standards to solve water pollution related problems.

  Excellent

  1. Pollution compounds and units : Students can apply the mathematical methods and knowledge of the AP dynamics in given problems
  2. Control methods: Students can solve advanced problems.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Esa Toukoniitty

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.08.2016 - 18.12.2016

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Ismo Halonen, Esa Toukoniitty

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Project course in water management systems TX00BR93-3001 16.01.2017-19.03.2017  5 credits  (TXE14S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The aim with the course is to give the students possibilities to implement and apply knowledge about sustainable water management in project type of work.

  Course contents

  Project managment in connection to climate change , resources, concepts for planning water resources, , irrigation, climate change and sustainable systems, dams, extrem weather condition for management of water resources, drought and flood management. Water retention and flow in soils, hydropower, agricultural, 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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  16.01.2017 - 19.03.2017

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2016 - 31.12.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE14S1

  Teacher(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Renewable energy TX00BR25-3002 16.01.2017-14.05.2017  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the course student recognizes the main ways to produce heat and electricity with steam power plant, wind, solar and heat pump technology.

  Course contents

  Steam power plants and renewable fuel types
  Heat pumps
  Typical power plant components (boilers, heat exchangers, deaerators, condensers)
  Basics of wind & solar energy

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student can calculate simple mass and energy balance calculations based on power plant cycles and heat pumps.
  Student recognizes prospects and limitations of renewable energy.
  Student recognizes basic working principles of wind and solar energy.

  Good

  Student can calculate mass and energy balance calculations based on power plant cycles.
  Student can calculate heat pump calculations.
  Recognizes basics of wind and solar power and can calculate simple wind and solar calculations.

  Excellent

  Student can calculate advanced power plant calculations.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Antti Tohka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Aldo Viera da Rosa: Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes (third edition)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lessons
  Lab work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exams 90 %
  Presence 10 %

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  16.01.2017 - 14.05.2017

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2016 - 31.12.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin amk: opintojakso: Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering (Size: 3. Open university: 3.)

  Teacher(s)

  Antti Tohka, Kari Salmi

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  Two exams: First after Solar and Wind energy, seconds after Bioenergy and Heat pumps

  International connections

  N/A

• Special assignment TX00DC70-3001 01.01.2017-31.12.2017  10 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course is meant for the extra-curricular studies

  Course contents

  The course is meant for the extra-curricular studies

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jenni Merjankari

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.12.2016 - 31.12.2016

  • 10 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Jenni Merjankari

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Energy and Environmental Engineering, Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Waste Treatment Technology TX00BR18-3002 23.08.2016-23.10.2016  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the course student recognizes basic principles of waste management and is able to do simple waste plans for municipal solid waste (MSW).

  Course contents

  Introduction to solid waste management: waste quantity and quality, generation of waste per capita and region, composition of waste, small scale industry waste, organic agricultural waste (some specific cases as examples).
  Waste Collection & Transport.
  Treatment/disposal technologies: dumping, sanitary landfills, mechanical-biological treatment, anaerobic digestion, composting, energy recovery.
  Financial, social and institutional aspects: costs of collection, separation, management; equipment costs, social costs, stake holders, scavengers, public health issues, policy and legislation.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student recognizes different stages of waste management and can estimate their purpose.

  Good

  Student can design simple management chain for MSW.

  Excellent

  Student can design efficient and sustainable management chain based on statistical/given date for MSW.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Given by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Leectures, assignments, visits

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam 80 % , assignments and participation 20 %

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2016 - 23.10.2016

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Antti Tohka, Kaj Lindedahl

  Further information for students

  On-line learning material

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

  R&D proportion

  1 credits

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  Non

  Exam schedule

  End of course

• Water Treatment Technologies TX00BR20-3002 16.01.2017-19.03.2017  5 credits  (TXE15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completion of this course the student recognizes the adapted biological, chemical and mechanical treatment processes. A student knows the substantial equipment and their optimum application areas. The student understands the most common water treatment processes and is able to solve the calculation related to them. After completion of this course the student is able to select the most efficient purification water treatment process. The student knows the basic calculations and reactions in connection to water.
  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

  Biological as well as chemical and mechanical methods in water and waste water treatment. Suspended solids separation from water and waste water. Most common chemical purification methods in municipal and industrial applications. Activated sludge process as part of wastewater treatment. Flocculation, precipitation and flotation. Filtration, adsorption and ion exchange technology as part of water treatment.
  The content of the course includes the fundamentals of both industrial and municipal fresh water treatments. This gives the student the understanding of the design process in connection to plant hydraulics, mass balances and process and instrumentation solutions. The treatments stages such as pre-treatment – sedimentation, filtration, and final polishing of the quality of water is made familiar to the student. Also disinfection of water for portable use 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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  16.01.2017 - 19.03.2017

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2016 - 31.12.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

• Water management and sustainable development and climate change TX00BR92-3001 24.10.2016-29.01.2017  5 credits  (TXE14S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The aim of the course is to provide a broad understanding of climate change on as well as sustainability of water management. After the course the student understand principles of sustainable water management including surface and groundwater resources. Learn about the topics; cliamte change monitoring and its effects on hydrologic cycle and its components, distribution of earth’s water resources, distribution of fresh water on earth, rainfall distribution and intensity. The student knows problems of low flows, storm flooding and their mitigation using reservoirs; uncertainties in water resources management.

  Course contents

  Climate change influence on surface and groundwater resources, concepts for planning water resources, hydrologic cycle, irrigation, climate change and sustainable systems, dams, extrem weather condition for 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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Will be given during the first lectures

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Book and On-line learning

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam 100 %

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2016 - 29.01.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE14S1

  Teacher(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

  R&D proportion

  1 credits

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  Non

• Water management systems TX00BR91-3001 24.10.2016-29.01.2017  5 credits  (TXE14S1) +-
  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Will be anounced during the first lectures

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Book and on-line reading

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam 100 %

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2016 - 29.01.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2016 - 28.08.2016

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE14S1

  Teacher(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  Non

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.

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  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

  01.05.2017 - 11.06.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  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

  1. --
  2. The student can apply binomial, Poisson and normal distributions in environmental applications.
  3. --
  4. --
  5. --
  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).

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  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

  01.05.2017 - 11.06.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  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.

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  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

  01.05.2017 - 11.06.2017

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

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

  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.

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  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

  01.05.2017 - 11.06.2017

  • 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.

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  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

  01.05.2017 - 11.06.2017

  • 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.

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  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

  01.05.2017 - 11.06.2017

  • 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.

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  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

  01.05.2017 - 11.06.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  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.

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  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

  11.12.2017 - 14.01.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • TXE15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Kaj Lindedahl

  Unit, in charge

  Puhtaat teknologiat (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Environmental Engineering

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1 (EVTEKTTEV)