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:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

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.


Learning outcomes

After the course the student:

  • knows the contamination of soil, sediments and groundwater by metals, inorganic and organic chemicals. 
  • is able to characterize the type of contamination and carry out a selection of remediation goals by risk based approach. 
  • is familiar with the legislation such as permitting process and guideline values for remediation .
  • knows the most common biological, chemical and physical remediation techniques.

Description of prerequisites

ENVS1124 Environmental technology.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
60 % exam + 40 % project work.
Time of teaching:
Period 3
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Lectures, seminar, group work, final exam.

Teaching