Course syllabus

Miljövetenskap med miljökemisk profil
Environmental Science, Especially Environmental Chemistry

FMI031, 6 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: V2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The general aim of the course is that the students should acquire fundamental knowledge about environmental problems and environmental science related to civil engineering. The students should also be inspired to discuss the role and responsibility of civil engineers in the development of an environmentally sustainable society.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course is largely conducted using Problem Based Learning (PBL) and after the course the students should be able to discuss the role and responsibility of civil engineers in the development of an environmentally sustainable society. The students should also be able to preside at a discussion meeting.

Lectures are given on environmental problems related to the use of natural resources and energy use in industrial society; environmental concepts. Basic environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology. Chemical processes in air, ground and water. Environmental impacts from construction projects in ground and water. Indoor environment: choice of material, ventilating system. Environmental legislation, regulation and policy instruments. Environmental ethics.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: A written exam. Active participation in the PBL-sessions and two written reports as well as refereeing reports from fellow students. The final grade is based on the written exam.

Parts
Code: 0113. Name: Reports.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved PBL reports
Code: 0213. Name: Examination.
Credits: 4. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written exam

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: FMIF15, FMI100, GEMF01

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Eva Leire, eva.leire@miljo.lth.se
Course homepage: http://miljo.lth.se
Further information: PBL-occasions are mandatory.