•   Soil Science and Engineering 5E00EK55-3003 16.08.2021-31.12.2021  4 cr  (21IENVE) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    After completing this course student knows soil properties, soil formation processes, structure, function and biology of soils and their significance as a raw material reserve. Student can take and prepare soil samples for further analysis. Student knows the basic pre-treatment and physico-chemical analysis methods of soils and can apply them in practise. Student knows the phenomenon of water flow in soils, groundwater formation and related practical applications. Student also knows the basics of geotechnology, soil management and soil pollution.
    Course contents
    Basic geology and soil science; biological and pysical processes in soils; environmental impacts of soil utilization; hydrology; movement of water; air and gases in soils; soils as construction material; basics of geoengineering.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    Student can identify and define core concepts and phenomena and different interactions in soils. Student has basic understanding in defined themes of the course.



    Student has basic skills in soil sampling and analyses in practice when instructed and supervised.



    Student can work in a group of course assignments, recognises the significance of the course theme in the professional field and can assess the significance of the theme from his/her viewpoint.

    Good

    Student can explain the core concepts and phenomena and different interactions in soils and connect them into practice. Student has understanding in annually defined themes of the course and can apply these into practical applications.



    Student can apply the skills in soil sampling and analyses, design tests for these studies and justify his/her choices.



    Student can cooperate responsibly in the course theme assignments, commit to the group activities and assess the significance of the theme broadly.

    Excellent

    Student can understand extensively the core concepts and phenomena and different interactions in soils and connect them into practice. Student has analytical understanding in annually defined themes of the course and can apply and develop these in practical applications.



    Student has skills to compare and apply the most appropriate skills in soil sampling and analyses, design tests for these studies, justify his/her choices and suggest alternative ways of implementation.



    Student can cooperate responsibly and constructively in the course theme assignments, commit to the group activities, assess the significance of the theme broadly and understands the effects of the work.


    Name of lecturer(s)

    Hilda Szabo

    Recommended or required reading

    Handouts and other materials distributed during the course.

    Coleman D.C., Crossley D. A. & Hendrix Paul F. 2004. Fundamentals of soil ecology Elsevier Academic Press. Can be found from the Ebrary-e-book database.

    Murphy B. W. & Hazelton P. A. 2007. Interpreting Soil Test Results: What Do All the Numbers Mean? Collingwood, VIC : CSIRO Publishing. 2007, Can be found from the Ebsco Host -e-book database.

    Reddy, R.N. 2010. Soil Engineering. Design, testing and remediation. Global Media.
    Can be found from Ebrary -e-book database.

    Terzaghi K., Peck, R.B. & Mesri, G. 1996. Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice (3rd Ed). John Wiley & Sons. Can be from the Knovel E-book database.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Contact teaching, field and laboratory experiments, demonstrations, exercises, calculations.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Grading is based on weighted average from the grades of different assignments. All the assignments need to be passed, as well as 100 % attendance to the lab exercises is required. The weighting of different assignment is as follows: soil organisms 30 %, soil properties 30 %, geotechnology 20 % and exam 20 %.

    Geotechnology part includes two short tests in the Moodle (min. 40 % correct answers to pass the test). In order to pass the final exam, minimum of 50 % correct answers is needed.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    16.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Registration

    17.07.2021 - 10.09.2021

    Credits

    4 cr

    Group(s)

    21IENVE

    Teacher(s)

    Mika Nieminen, Johannes Jermakka, Seija Haapamäki, Anne Kasari

    Unit, in charge

    Environmental Engineering

    Degree programme(s)

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering, Open University of Applied Sciences

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    Not available.

    Exam schedule

    Final exam in November 2021. Check the Moodle page for the updated course information.
    Anne's part of the course is based on two short exams in the Moodle. Check when Anne's exams become available.

    Students use of time and load

    The use of time estimates are indicative.
    Contact lessons and laboratory exercises 50 h.
    Self-study (reports, exercises, exam) 58 h.
    Total 108 h.

    Content periodicity

    The course schedule will be available in the Moodle. Changes in the course schedule are possible and all changes will be informed.

    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    Student can identify and define core concepts and phenomena and different interactions in soils. Student hasbasic understandingin defined themes of the course.

    Good

    Student can explain the core concepts and phenomena and different interactions in soilsand connect them into practice. Student has understanding in themes of the course and can apply these into written report and laboratory exercises.

    Excellent

    Student can understand extensively the core concepts and phenomena and different interactions in soils and reflect their applied knowledge on written report. Report shows that student has analytical understanding in themes of the course and can apply and develop these in laboratory experiments as well as in written report.

    Student has skills to compare and apply the most appropriate skills in soil sampling and analyses, design tests for these studies, justify his/her choices and suggest alternative ways of implementation.