COURSE SYLLABUS

L0004N Environmental and Quality Auditing, 7.5 Credits
Miljö- och kvalitetsrevision

Valid for
The version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.

Syllabus established
by 28 Feb 2007

Last revised
by Director of Undergraduate Studies Bo Jonsson, Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences 18 Feb 2013

Education level
First cycle
Grade scale
U G#
Subject
Environmental Management
Subject group (SCB)
Industrial Engineering and Management

Entry requirements

General entry requirements, first cycle

Specific entry

Basic knowledge in environmental and/or quality management


Course Aim
The aim of the course is that students through exercises shall have trained methods to audit organizations regarding environmental and quality management systems. After completing the course each students shall be able to use the tools and international standards available to perform audits of environmental and quality management systems.

Contents
A run-through of basics in Environmental and Quality Management together with international standards that concern audits of environmental and quality management systems. To plan, perform and report an audit of a quality and/or environmental management system, in theory as well as in practice. Application of the knowledge in auditing techniques in real audits of organisations in the region.

Realization
Campus; Lectures, group assignments and one larger project. Guest lecturers are used to present case studies. Group assignments are presented both in written reports and/or orally. Compulsory attendance for certain sessions is required. Internet; Individual and group assignments connected to the course literature and other web material. Communication with teachers mainly through the Internet.

Examination
Continuous examination individually or in groups.

Remarks
Students must register for the courses themselves, or contact ETS educational administration eduets@ltu.se, not later than five days after the quarter commences. Failure to do so can result in the place being lost. This rule also applies to students with a guaranteed place.
The course L0004N is equal to L0006N.

Examiner
Thomas Zobel - Senior Lecturer

Transition terms
The course L0004N is equal to IEK254

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2013 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)
Almgren, R. Brorson, T. (2012). Miljörevision, Green Business AB, Täby. Standard ISO 19011 - Vägledning för revision av kvalitets- och/eller miljöledningssystem.
Literature might be added.

Course offered by
Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences

Items/credits
NumberTypeCreditsGrade
0001Continuous examination indivually or in groups7.5U G#

Contact
Thomas Zobel, thomas.zobel@ltu.se, 0920-49 21 34
Helena Ranängen, helena.ranangen@ltu.se, 0920-49 13 98

Study guidance
Study guidance for the course is to be found in Fronter two weeks before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter.


 
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