Subject description
This subject introduces fundamentals of site remediation and will include topics such as site characterisation, containment, soil erosion and remediation technologies. Remediation technologies such as bioremediation and phytoremediation, biodegradation, permeable barriers and soil vapour extraction will be presented in detail. Containment topics will include cover systems, reactive barriers, vertical barriers … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
ENVE410 - Site Remediation Engineering
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture & 2 hr tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Write a technical report and literature review and know how to locate useful information and reference appropriately.
2.
Be familiar with major groups of pollutants, soil chemistry and transport of pollutants.
3.
Appreciate the principles of major soil and groundwater remediation techniques.
4.
Place the issues into the appropriate regulatory and management framework.
5.
Demonstrate confidence in selecting the appropriate option for a particular site remediation problem.
Assessment details
Project Report & Presentation
Workshop quizzes
Mid-session exam
End-of-session exam
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.
Contact details
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