Soil contamination and remediation (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC15-3002
General information
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