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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
  • EEMI24SP
    Environmental 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
  • EEMI23SP
    Environmental 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
  • EEMI22SVP
    Environmental 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
  • EEMI21SP
    Environmental 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