Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- has basic knowledge of environmental and quality management systems and their purpose and benefits
- knows ISO standards and how they are structured
- knows environment, health and safety procedures in organization

Content

The course focuses on the steps in implementing an Environmental Management System according to ISO14001, Environmental Policy, Initial Environmental Review, Aspects and Impacts, Objectives and Tragets, Procedures, Routines, Environmental Programme and Audit. Also, eco-labels for consumers, that exist on market, are discussed and touched upon

Location and time

Period 4, Campus Raseborg

Materials

Study material will be made available during the course

Teaching methods

Lectures & assignments

Completion alternatives

The assignments is the basis for the examination

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assignments were completed and the student obtained a basic understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assignments were completed without major remarks and the student obtained a good understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assignments were completed without remarks and the the student obtained a excellent understanding of the course content

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on the assignments

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

<50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements