Environmental Engineering BA (B), Ecological Engineering, 7.5 credits

Aim

The purpose is that the student shall acquire knowledge and experience in the field of ecological engineering.
The purpose is furthermore for students to gain insight into the scientific methodology within ecological engineering

Course objectives

After completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- formulate fundamental definitions and principles of ecological engineering.
- formulate similarities and differences between ecological engineering and traditional environmental engineering.
- describe a representative selection of applications in ecological engineering.
- perform a practical experiment within the frame of ecological engineering.

Content

The course covers the field ecological engineering both theoretically and practically. Ecological engineering is the design of sustainable systems that integrate human society with its natural environment, the biosphere, for the benefit of both.

Entry requirements

Environmental Engineering of at least 15 credits (15 ECTS) at Bachelor's level.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The teaching is project based.

Examination form

R101: Report, Report, 3.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

T101: Written exam, Written examination, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Examination restrictions

Students registered on this version of the course syllabus have the right to be examined 3 times within one year according to the specified examination forms. Thereafter the examination form is in according to the current course syllabus.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.