Quality Assurance in Environmental Control and Management
| Title | ΔΙΑΣΦΑΛΙΣΗ ΠΟΙΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΕΛΕΓΧΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗΣ ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ / Quality Assurance in Environmental Control and Management |
| Code | Κ215 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600014313 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma CΗīmeías (2016-sīmera)
Registered students: 35
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEŌRĪTIKĪ CΗĪMEIA KAI CΗĪMIKĪ EKPAIDEUSĪ | Optional Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| CΗĪMIKĪ ANALYSĪ-PERIVALLON-ĪLEKTROCΗĪMEIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| CΗĪMIKĪ SYNTHESĪ-VIOCΗĪMEIA KAI VIOEFARMOGES | Optional Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| CΗĪMIKĪ TECΗNOLOGIA KAI VIOMĪCΗANIKĪ CΗĪMEIA | Optional Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600171262
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Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600171262
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Learn about the basic Principles of Quality Control and Quality Assurance,
Understand the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories according ΕΝ ISO/IEC 17025
Apply Statistical Quality Control Tools
To practice in quality control and quality assurance in Environmental Measurements
Learn about the Environmental Management Principles and Systems, Environmental Management Systems Standards (ISO 14001, EMAS)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Τhe basic principles of Quality in environmental pollution control and management. Introduction to Quality Systems ISO and EN. Fundamentals in quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) of environmental measurements - Standard ISO 17025 - Accreditation of testing laboratories - Validation/verification of environmental testing - Traceability - Sampling - Uncertainty. Examples/applications. Principles and description of Environmental Management Systems. Standards ISO 14001 and EMAS. Examples/applications of environmental management. Environmental legislation - Environmental Quality Standards.
Keywords
Quality assurance, Accreditation, Environmental Quality Standards, Environmental Management
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | |||
| Laboratory Work | 5 | 0.2 | |||
| Fieldwork | 5 | 0.2 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 70 | 2.8 | |||
| Written assigments | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of the students is conducted with written exams and with a presentation of a essay.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
17-03-2021
