AE273V Groundwater Protection and Health 7.5 credits
The course aims to provide aboth basic and new knowledge about the relationship between groundwater and health, and the importance of an adequate groundwater protection. The course deals with water quality, pollution problems, health effects, risk analysis, risk assessment, protected areas, technology, monitoring and control as well as laws and regulations.
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Course syllabus AE273V (Spring 2009–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- University studies of 90 credits and documented proficiency in Swedish B and English A, or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
People with an interest in groundwater management, professionals or students.
University studies of 90 credits and documented knowledge of Swedish B and English A or equivalent
General knowledge of hydrology.
Literature
Examination and completion
Grading scale
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminar, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 4.5 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
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.