ENVS1128 Remediation of contaminated environment (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
Most common causes of environmental contamination. Laws and regulations. Remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater and sediments. Characterization of contaminated sites. Risk-based remediation of contaminated sites. Physical, chemical and biological remediation techniques, natural remediation.
Completion methods
Lectures, seminar, group work, final exam.
Assessment details
60 % exam + 40 % project work.
Learning outcomes
After the course the student knows the contamination of soil, sediments and groundwater by metals, inorganic and organic chemicals. He/she is able to characterize the type of contamination and carry out a selection of remediation goals by risk based approach. The student is familiar with the legislation such as permitting process and guideline values for remediation . He/she knows the most common biological, chemical and physical remediation techniques.
Description of prerequisites
ENVS1124 Environmental technology.
Completion methods
Method 1
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