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Course Overview

The course AE2104 Environmental Measuring and Monitoring is a 7.5 credit course that provides applied knowledge of field data collection and evaluation techniques.

Information per Course Offering

Termin

The course is offered in the Spring 2026 term, starting on March 16, 2026.

Course Details

• Course location: KTH Campus
• Duration: March 16, 2026 - June 1, 2026
• Periods: Spring 2026: P4 (7.5 hp)
• Pace of study: 50%
• Application code: 60148
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of places: Minimum 20
• Target group: Sökbar för TMHIM och TCAEM
• Part of programme: Master's Programme, Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure, year 1

Course Syllabus

The course syllabus is available in an accessible format on this page.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

• 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
• Evaluation techniques
• Statistical methods for time series and spatial analysis
• Modelling of geophysical data

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, students shall be able to:

• Formulate, realize, and analyze site investigation programmes for hydrological, hydrogeological, and environmental monitoring
• Use field equipment and instruments for measurements of soil, water, and environmental properties
• Scientifically select investigation strategies, estimate data quality, and analyze and evaluate measurement data using statistical and modeling techniques

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
• 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
• AE2801 Environmental Chemistry and Risk Assessment

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• ÖVNA - Laboratory work, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• ÖVNB - Case study exercise, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• FÄL1 - Fieldwork and data presentation, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN2 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Other Requirements for Final Grade

The final grade is based on a weighted assessment of the different components of the course: 50% written exam, 20% case study report, and 30% field report.

Examiner

Benedict Reinardy

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 can find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas.

Offered by

ABE/Sustainability and Environmental Engineering

Main Field of Study

Environmental Engineering, The Built Environment

Education Cycle

Second cycle