Integrated stormwater management and ecosystem services (5 cr)
Code: 5131140-3002
General information
Enrollment
17.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Timing
01.01.2020 - 30.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 - 5
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
- Piia Leskinen
Teacher in charge
Piia Leskinen
Groups
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PEYTES17
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PEYTES16
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PEYTES18
Objective
After the course the student
- understands the causes and risks of urban flooding
- can see the links between stormwater management solutions, ecosystem services and urban planning
- knows what kind of technical solutions are used in integrated stormwater management and understands how they work
- can evaluate the suitability of different stormwater management options in different basic situations and knows the basics of technical planning
Content
Introduction to sustainable urban stormwater management concepts and it’s applicability in the Baltic Sea region
- Different technologies and methods, basics of dimensioning and planning)
- Stormwater planning in a city, forming functional entities
Materials
Online course platform in Optima.
Teaching methods
Independent online learning and interactive assignments.
Exam schedules
There is no exam, the grading will be based on course assignments and online tests.
Completion alternatives
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Student workload
Online learning and assignments approx. 80h. Please note, that in spring 2020 the course will be only 3 cr!
Content scheduling
The online course will be open from 7.2.2019 to 30.4.2020.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The grading will be based on course assignments and online tests.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Less than 50% of total points acquired from assignments and tests
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Basic level of knowledge on stormwater management concepts, methods and planning. 50-69% of total points acquired from assignments and tests.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Student has shown good level of knowledge on stormwater management concepts, methods and planning. 70-89% of total points acquired from assignments and tests.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student has shown excellent level of knowledge on stormwater management concepts, methods and planning and capability to develop and reflect stormwater management topics. At least 90% of total points acquired from assignments and tests.