The course is project oriented with focus on environmental problems such as eutrophication, organic pollutants, oil pollutants or climate change. Studies are focused on scientific methods, up to date research problems and different environmental strategies. An important part of the course is based on independent group projects and literature work.
MJ2653 Environmental Consequences, Advanced Course II 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MJ2653 (Autumn 2009–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MJ2653 (Autumn 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After a passed course the students should be able to:
- Implement an analyze and critical study of an specified environmental problem.
- Plan and suggest a scientific field sampling.
- Critically analyze environmental data.
- Search and critically validate scientific literature related to a specific environmental problem.
- Write a scientific report that also should be presented orally.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Previous knowledge is assumed to be equal to MJ2652 or MJ2651 or MJ2623 or MJ2626 or 3C1356 or 3C1345 or 3C1347.
Literature
The course literature will focus on the environmental problem that the course will focus on. An important part of the literature is also the project reports that will be produced during the course and notes from the lectures.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project Work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- NÄR1 - Attendance, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
At least 80 % attendance (NÄR1; 1,5 cr) and a project work (Pro1; 4,5cr)
Examiner
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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
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle