•   Environmental Monitoring and Measurements 5E00EK90-3001 01.01.2022-22.04.2022  5 cr  (19IENVE, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    After completing this course the student:
    - Knows the principles of essential measurement and monitoring methods used in evaluation of the state of the environment;
    - Can use equipment and modelling software utilized in environmental evaluations; and,
    - Can do critical evaluation of measurements and their connection to the state of environment and legislation.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Writing Scientific Reports in English, Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysiscs, Electrodynamics and Magnetism, Oscillation, Waves and Modern Physics, Physics Laboratories
    Course contents
    A selection of following themes:
    - Air quality monitoring, fine particle and gas emissions;
    - Measurement of noise and radiation;
    - Modelling of noise and air pollution; and,
    - Water monitoring and different measurement technologies.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    Student is able to analyse simple noise and particle modelling cases both qualitatively and quantitatively. Student needs extra support to be able to complete given tasks. Exercises have been done, but results might be slightly erroneous.

    Good

    Student is able to use correct terminology and presents justified qualitative and quantitative analysis. Exercises are done completely, and results and analysis are correct. Results are at least briefly commented.

    Excellent

    Student shows the ability to do versatile qualitative and quantitative analysis. Student has a realistic knowledge of the limitations of the theoretical framework. Reports are comprehensive and well-structured. Student is able to show his or her own conclusions clearly.

    Name of lecturer(s)

    Jari Puranen

    Recommended or required reading

    Environmental noise modelling and measurements
    - Teacher's lecture material
    - Instructional videos on modelling
    - Noise measurement and modelling standards

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Environmental noise modelling and measurements
    - Lectures on environmental noise modelling and measurements
    - Exercise problems on noise propagation and attenuation
    - Traffic noise measurement
    - Computer simulations about noise
    - Written reports

    Assessment methods and criteria

    - Presentation
    - Participation in lessons and modelling exercises
    - Exercises in Moodle
    - Written reports (2)

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    01.01.2022 - 22.04.2022

    Registration

    02.12.2021 - 16.01.2022

    Credits

    5 cr

    Group(s)

    19IENVE

    21KVIENVE

    Teacher(s)

    Johannes Jermakka, Jari Puranen

    Further information for students

    This course will focus on noise. There is a separate course (Industrial emissions) on aerosols!

    Unit, in charge

    Environmental Engineering

    Degree programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    None

    Training and labour cooperation

    None

    Exam schedule

    No exam on noise

    International connections

    None

    Students use of time and load

    Environmental noise modelling and measurements
    30 h lectures and instructed modelling work
    50 h independent exercise problems and computer modelling
    20 h measurements and reporting

    Content periodicity

    Environmental noise modelling and measurements
    1. environmental aspects of noise, how noise affects humans, brief look at legislation (in Finland)
    2. basic noise concepts: pressure level, power level, A-weighting, equivalent level, noise attenuation
    3. noise modelling topics: traffic, noise walls, berms, buildings, foliage, terrain, weather, windmills
    4. real life modelling case using data for Tampere area
    5. Environmental noise measurement, standards and case study of traffic noise

    Assessment criteria
    Not approved

    Student hasn't participated in writing the modelling and measurement reports.

    Satisfactory

    Student is able to analyze simple noise modelling cases both qualitatively and quantitatively. Student needs extra support to be able to complete given tasks. Conclusions are incomplete and parts of the reports are missing. Student might have trouble following given deadlines.

    Good

    Student is able to use correct terminology and presents justified qualitative and quantitative analysis. Exercises are done completely, and results and analysis are correct. Results are at least briefly commented. Student doesn't fully understand the meaning or limitations of simulations.

    Excellent

    Student shows the ability to do versatile qualitative and quantitative analysis. Student has a realistic knowledge of the limitations of the theoretical framework. Reports are comprehensive and well-structured. Student is able to clearly show their own conclusions related to the results, applications and legislation.