Soil contamination and remediation (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC15-3001
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
11.01.2021 - 26.02.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Juho Rajala
- Arto Sormunen
Teacher in charge
Arto Sormunen
Groups
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EEMI20SPEnvironmental 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?
Materials
Material will be provided in Learn.
Exam schedules
Online exams
Student workload
135 h
Evaluation scale
1-5