The starting point for the course (part one) is the EU Water Framework Directive and Swedish environmental objectives and norms as well as methods for evaluation, strategic and policy issues and legislation. Part two focuses on characterisation of ground water, methodology issues, sampling technology, field and data analysis etc.
AE271V Environmental Monitoring of Groundwater 7.5 credits
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AE271V (Autumn 2013–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to discuss the latest developments regarding theoretical and practical issues related to ground water monitoring, while referring to international and Swedish experiences in an European context. After completing the course the students will be equipped to:
- Describe on a general basis the content and objectives of the Water Framework Directive and more detail give an account of the "Ground Water Directive".
- Describe the Swedish Environmental Objectives related to the importance of ground water in society.
-Describe the Swedish priorities and work being done for the protection and sustainable use of the ground wster resources.
- Describe and design different systems and methods for ground water monitoring.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
120 credits in academic studies in Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning or Natural Science and documented proficiency in English A/English 5 and swedish B/Swedish 3 or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
Standard computor equipment and axcess to internet.
Literature
Kurslitteraturen anslås på kursens hemsida innan kursstart.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- ANN1 - Attendance, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Project report and presentation of the report at a seminar and active participation in discussions and exercises/activities.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Built Environment, Environmental Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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