- Land and water investigation techniques
- Investigation strategies
- Formulation of monitoring programmes
- Applied measurement techniques for dynamic and static processes
- Flow measurements Field sampling techniques
- Groundwater sampling and hydraulic field tests Physical properties of soil and water
- Geophysical measurement techniques (a.o. electrical and electromagnetical measurements, seismic, ground penetrating radar, spectrometer)
- Evaluation techniques
- Statistical methods for time series and spatial analysis
- Modelling of geophysical data
- Evaluation of hydraulic tests
AE2104 Environmental Measuring and Monitoring 7.5 credits
The course gives applied knowledge of field data collection and evaluation techniques.
Information per course offering
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Information for Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 17 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
- Periods
- P4 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
60335
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Min: 20
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
Contact
Benedict Reinardy (reinardy@kth.se)
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AE2104 (Spring 2015–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AE2104 (Spring 2015–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course is completed the student shall be able to:
- formulate, realize and analyse site investigation programmes for hydrological, hydrogeological and environmental monitoring
- Use field equipment and instruments (especially geophysical measurement techniques) for measurements of soil, water and environmental properties
- Scientifically select investigation strategies, estimate data quality and analyse and evaluate measurement data using statistical and modelling technique
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in the field of civil engineering, environmental engineering, or another subject with clear relevance to the course, of at least 180 higher education credits, which includes basic knowledge in mathematics, physics, chemistry or earth sciences for at least 30 higher education credits. Proficiency in English (English B or equivalent).
Recommended prerequisites
AE2201 Environmental dynamics/Physical processes or AE2801 Environmental Chemistry and Risk Assessment
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - GIS Laboratory Work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved written examination (TEN1; 4c) and approved exercise and laboratory course (ÖVN1; 3.5c)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Built Environment, Environmental Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Benedict Reinardy (reinardy@kth.se)