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Workshop 5 - Water Sampling

Code

SE-PWS5

Version

3.0

Offered by

Supply Engineering

ECTS

Prerequisites

Main purpose

The main purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed for effective water sampling procedures, with a focus on safe and best practices in the water industry and environmental contexts.​

Knowledge

After the course, students gain insight into water sampling methods for different physical/chemical and microbiological parameters, knowledge of safety procedures, best practices in sampling, lab work, and evaluation of sampling results for different parameters. ​

Skills

​After completion of the course, the student must be able to:
- apply various water sampling techniques effectively.
- demonstrate proficiency in using specialized sampling equipment.
- collect samples for and measure key parameters with precision.
- communicate findings in relevant figures/tables.​

Competences

After completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- plan and conduct water sampling activities effectively for different physical/chemical and microbiological parameters.
- accurately interpret collected data.
- systematically document the processes and results of sampling.
- evaluate analyses results in relation to legislations.

Topics

Workshop will cover the following topics:
- sampling strategies
- measurement of various parameters accurately
- Field trip
- following the proper procedure for sample collection and ensuring safe transport to an accredited laboratory 
- documentation for the collected samples 
- strategy for sampling plan
- evaluation of sampling results 

Teaching methods and study activities

One week of work for the student. 

Activities during the course are lectures, theory, exercises, evaluation of results and self-study.



Resources

​​Behrend A., Søborg D., Compendium of laboratory protocols for water analyses, 2021

Evaluation

Examination

The workshop is mandatory.

Workshop evaluation is based on active participation in topics and completion of group sample collection and presentation of analysis results in proper figures and tables along with a short evaluation of the results. To pass, a minimum of 80% attendance and participation is required.


Grading criteria

Approved / not approved.

Additional information

 
 

Responsible

Agnieszka Behrend

Valid from

01-02-2024 00:00:00

Course type

Keywords

Representative sample collection in practice, water sampling, sampling strategies, sampling procedures