{"id":null,"code":"488127S","name":{"valueFi":"Field measurements, site investigations and geotechnical tests","valueEn":"Field measurements, site investigations and geotechnical tests","valueSv":""},"credits":5.0,"minCredits":5,"maxCredits":5,"tags":[],"createdAt":1790533344346,"contentList":[{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Learning outcomes","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Upon completion, the student should be able to design field measurements and understand the quality of sampling and measures in water and environmental engineering. The student also improves the skills of working in a team of fellow students to share expertise and execution responsibilities. The student knows how to use different methods for field measurement and sampling in water and geotechnical issues. The student understands the laboratory testing procedures and the associated parameters that help estimate soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. The student can consider the safety during the laboratory work and field measurements. After the course, the student can write detailed engineering reports.","valueEn":"Upon completion of the course, students will be able to design field measurement procedures and assess the quality of sampling and measurements in water and environmental engineering. They will also develop teamwork skills, collaborating effectively with peers to share expertise and execute tasks efficiently. Students will gain proficiency in various field measurement and sampling methods related to water and geotechnical engineering. They will understand laboratory testing procedures and the key parameters essential for evaluating soil mechanics and geotechnical properties. Additionally, they will be equipped to prioritize safety during both laboratory work and field measurements. By the end of the course, students will be capable of writing detailed and professional engineering reports","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Sisältö","valueEn":"Content","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The course includes several lectures and three main parts:\r\n‒\tSite investigation, \r\n‒\tField measurement and\r\n‒\tGeotechnical engineering tests. \r\nIn the lectures: The students will get familiar with units of measurements, errors, and mistakes, random and systematic errors, precision and accuracy in laboratory work, and field measurements. Planning field works, description of measuring site, securing results and material, sample preservation, subsoil exploration, direct & indirect exploration methods, disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, safety in fieldwork, introduction on surveying, leveling, map and scale, different tests in soil mechanics laboratory.\r\nIn the field measurement: Students work with GPS and Drone and prepare a topography map based on the leveling. They take soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, measuring the velocity and discharge of the river.\r\nThe soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering tests include the sieving, hydrometer, Atterberg limits, proctor, direct shear box, and oedometer tests.","valueEn":"The course includes several lectures and three main parts:\r\n‒\tSite investigation, \r\n‒\tField measurement and\r\n‒\tGeotechnical engineering tests. \r\nIn the lectures: The students will get familiar with units of measurements, errors, and mistakes, random and systematic errors, precision and accuracy in laboratory work, and field measurements. Planning field works, description of measuring site, securing results and material, sample preservation, subsoil exploration, direct & indirect exploration methods, disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, safety in fieldwork, introduction on surveying, leveling, map and scale, different tests in soil mechanics laboratory.\r\nIn the field measurement: Students work with GPS and Drone and prepare a topography map based on the leveling. They take soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, measuring the velocity and discharge of the river.\r\nThe soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering tests include the sieving, hydrometer, Atterberg limits, proctor, direct shear box, and oedometer tests.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Suoritustavat","valueEn":"Study Methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Two exams (30%), Report (50%), and assignments (20%), passing the exam is a requirement for passing the course","valueEn":"Two exams (30%), Report (50%), and assignments (20%), passing the exam is a requirement for passing the course","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Toteutustavat","valueEn":"Teaching Methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Face-to-face teaching, laboratory working\r\nLectures (16 h), Fieldwork (20 h), Lab-work (9 h), Group work (88 h)","valueEn":"Face-to-face teaching, laboratory working\r\nLectures (16 h), Fieldwork (20 h), Lab-work (9 h), Group work (88 h)","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppimateriaalit","valueEn":"Learning material","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätiedot","valueEn":"Further information","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Opetuskieli\r\nEnglish\r\n\r\nAjoitus\r\nThe course unit is given during periods 1 and 2.\r\n\r\nKohderyhmä\r\nMaster students in the Water and Geo Engineering and Water and Environment study options\r\n\r\nVastuuhenkilö\r\nUniversity Teacher Ali Torabi Haghighi","valueEn":"Language of instruction\r\nEnglish\r\n\r\nTiming\r\nThe course unit is given during periods 1 and 2.\r\n\r\nTarget group\r\nMaster students in the Water and Geo Engineering and Water and Environment study options\r\n\r\nPerson responsible\r\nUniversity Teacher Ali Torabi Haghighi","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kurssikirjallisuus","valueEn":"Literature","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Esitietovaatimukset","valueEn":"Qualifications","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The required prerequisite is the completion of the following course prior to enrolling for the course unit: 488115A Geomechanics","valueEn":"The required prerequisite is the completion of the following course prior to enrolling for the course unit: 488115A Geomechanics","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointiasteikko","valueEn":"Assessment scale","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"1-5/HYL","valueEn":"1-5/FAIL","valueSv":"1-5/FAIL"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit","valueEn":"Assessment criteria","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The course unit utilizes a numerical grading scale 1-5. 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