Study Guide

Objective

You are able to describe the most common operations that cause soil contamination and understand the environmental fate of typical soil contaminants. You are able to assess the degree of contamination, related environmental and health risks and are aware of the main methods for remediating contaminated soil. You understand the legal framework of soil contamination and remediation.

Content

What are the activities, compounds and conditions that can lead to soil contamination?
What are the environmental and health risks related to soil contamination?
Who are affected by soil contamination, and how is the need for remediation determined?
What are the methods for contaminated soil remediation?

Opiskelumateriaali

Study material in Learn

+e-book (accessible through Xamk library)

Soil Pollution: From Monitoring to Remediation 2018
Armando C. Duarte, Anabela Cachada, and Teresa A. P. Rocha-Santos
en
Study material in Learn

+e-book (accessible through Xamk library)

Soil Pollution: From Monitoring to Remediation 2018
Armando C. Duarte, Anabela Cachada, and Teresa A. P. Rocha-Santos

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track: Participate in online lectures in accordance with the schedule. (Possibility of self-paced, distance learning. It is presented at the beginning of the course.)

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If possible

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Will be decided as per the schedule and in agreement with the participants.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

International Course

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The total workload is 135 hours including lecture timings.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Recorded live online lectures and assignments based on the lecture material. You may use the book to deepen your knowledge.

Group work about Soil remediation methods.

Further information

If necessary, it will be provided during the course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on course assignments and exam. Detailed evaluation methods and criteria are shown at the beginning of the course.

Objective

You are able to describe the most common operations that cause soil contamination and understand the environmental fate of typical soil contaminants. You are able to assess the degree of contamination, related environmental and health risks and are aware of the main methods for remediating contaminated soil. You understand the legal framework of soil contamination and remediation.

Content

What are the activities, compounds and conditions that can lead to soil contamination?
What are the environmental and health risks related to soil contamination?
Who are affected by soil contamination, and how is the need for remediation determined?
What are the methods for contaminated soil remediation?

Opiskelumateriaali

Study material in Learn

+e-book (accessible through Xamk library)

Soil Pollution: From Monitoring to Remediation 2018
Armando C. Duarte, Anabela Cachada, and Teresa A. P. Rocha-Santos

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

-

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If possible

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Online exam in Learn (March 2023)

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

International course

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 h

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Recorded live online lectures and assignments based on the lecture material. You may use the book to deepen your knowledge.

Group work about Soil remediation methods

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on the group work and final exam. Missing a deadline will affect your final grade.

50 % points -> 1
60 % points -> 2
70 % points -> 3
80 % points -> 4
90 % points -> 5

Objective

You are able to describe the most common operations that cause soil contamination and understand the environmental fate of typical soil contaminants. You are able to assess the degree of contamination, related environmental and health risks and are aware of the main methods for remediating contaminated soil. You understand the legal framework of soil contamination and remediation.

Content

What are the activities, compounds and conditions that can lead to soil contamination?
What are the environmental and health risks related to soil contamination?
Who are affected by soil contamination, and how is the need for remediation determined?
What are the methods for contaminated soil remediation?

Opiskelumateriaali

Study material in Learn

+e-book (accessible through Xamk library)

Soil Pollution: From Monitoring to Remediation 2018
Armando C. Duarte, Anabela Cachada, and Teresa A. P. Rocha-Santos

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Online exam in Learn (March 2021)

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 h

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Recorded live online lectures and assignments based on the lecture material. You may use the book to deepen your knowledge.

Group work about Soil remediation methods

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on the group work and final exam. Missing a deadline will affect your final grade.

50 % points -> 1
60 % points -> 2
70 % points -> 3
80 % points -> 4
90 % points -> 5