NBIK14022U Methodology and Sampling in Environmental Management
Practical sampling of soil, water and bioindicators in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments, followed by laboratory analyses and statistical analyses, including planning of sampling and chose of methods in relation to the purpose of the sampling. Emphasis shall be on comparison and discussion of the suitability of different methods in relation to strengths and weaknesses of collected data, time consumption and scientific experience. There shall be strong focus on reporting and presentation of the different sub-projects included in the course.
Having concluded the course, the participants are expected to be able to plan and conduct adequate sampling of water, soil and plant material in relation to environmental problems, to perform correct statistical data treatment and presentation of the results and to communicate the findings and conclusions written and oral to end-users.
Knowledge:
Theoretical and practical knowledge about common-practice sampling methodology to evaluate nature quality and pollution of the most important natural environments (terrestrial ecosystems, lakes, streams and sea), including which bioindicators and physical-chemical parameters that are most relevant in specific cases.
Skills:
Improved hands-on experience with field sampling, laboratory analyses and statistical data treatment, including planning and chose of methodology in relation to the environmental problem to be investigated. Critical analysis of results obtained in relation to methodology, available resources and expertise. Improved experience with presentation of findings.
Competences:
Ability to independently plan, conduct and report environmental analyses. Qualifications to critically evaluate similar investigations, reported by others.
- Category
- Hours
- Excursions
- 17
- Lectures
- 12
- Preparation
- 83
- Project work
- 75
- Seminar
- 19
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Continuous assessmentFive reports shall be delivered (two terrestrial and three aquatic (lake, stream and sea)) according to a set schedule. Minimum two of the reports shall be made individually.
The five reports are equally weighted, and they must be passed separately and in the same exam period. - Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
One internal examiner
- Re-exam
- Written assignment based on material handed out 48 hours before delivery.
Criteria for exam assesment
To pass, the student shall convincing and precisely demonstrate knowledge, skills and competences as described above.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NBIK14022U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- C
- Course capacity
- Minimum 12 students
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Biology and Animal Science
Contracting department
- Department of Biology
Course responsibles
- Helge Ro-Poulsen (7-6d6a716c6a777545676e7433707a336970)
Lecturers
Anders Michelsen, Dean Jacobsen, Kirsten Christoffersen, Lasse Riemann, Ulrik Søchting