Soil contamination and remediationLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC15
Credits
5 op
Responsible person
- Juho Rajala
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?
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Vaarasuo
- Shakil Regmi
Teacher in charge
Shakil Regmi
Groups
-
EEMI24SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
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
Provided in the Learn at the beginning of the course.
+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 discussed at the beginning of the course.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
If possible, information will be provided later.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be mandatory assignments in form of individual and group works with deadlines ranging between two to three weeks from the start date of the assignment which is the date of lecture for the specific topic. Exam will be conducted at the end of the course from Learn.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Not Applicable
Opiskelijan työmäärä
The total workload is 135 hours including lecture activities, assignments, presentation, self-study, and exam.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Soil Classification
Soil Contamination
Soil and Contamination Movement
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 discussed at the beginning of the course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Vaarasuo
- Shakil Regmi
Teacher in charge
Shakil Regmi
Groups
-
EEMI23SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
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.
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
01.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Shakil Regmi
- Juho Rajala
Teacher in charge
Juho Rajala
Groups
-
EEMI22SVPEnvironmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
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
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
01.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Shakil Regmi
- Juho Rajala
Teacher in charge
Juho Rajala
Groups
-
EEMI21SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
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