Soil contamination and remediation (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC15-3004
General information
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
Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö
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
- 09.01.2024 12:30 - 14:00, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
- 16.01.2024 12:30 - 14:00, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
- 23.01.2024 12:30 - 14:00, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
- 29.01.2024 12:30 - 14:00, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
- 05.02.2024 12:30 - 14:00, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
- 15.02.2024 10:00 - 11:30, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
- 22.02.2024 10:00 - 11:30, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
- 04.03.2024 10:00 - 11:30, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
- 11.03.2024 10:00 - 11:30, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
- 18.03.2024 10:00 - 11:30, Soil contamination and remediation EE00EC15-3004
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.