Soil contamination and remediation (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC15-3004
General information
- Enrollment
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06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- 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
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EEMI23SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
- Course
- EE00EC15
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?
Course material
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
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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
Study forms and methods
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.)
RDI and work-related cooperation
If possible
Timing of exams and assignments
Will be decided as per the schedule and in agreement with the participants.
International cooperation
International Course
Student workload
The total workload is 135 hours including lecture timings.
Course part description
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.