Soil and Groundwater Remediation

Undergraduate | 2026

Course page banner
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
ENGV X300
Course ID icon
Course ID
206861
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course level icon
Course level
3
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes
alt
Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course covers the theoretical and practical engineering principles for remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. Topics covered include: Modelling of groundwater flows; Modelling pollutant transport above and below ground; Industrial and agricultural contamination of soil and groundwater; Potential hazards to human health and the environment; Epidemiology; Planning and legislative issues; Site investigation (preliminary, exploratory, detailed and monitoring). Field hydrogeology; Risk assessment (source-pathway-receptor concept; estimation, evaluation and control of risk); Remediation options (removal, containment, hydraulic, thermal, physical, chemical, biological, and stabilisation); Selection of options (on and off site); Design and implementation (specification, technical design, project planning, supervision, documentation and reporting).

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the main scientific and engineering principles of soil and groundwater contamination and remediation
  • Identify the environmental health issues and refer to appropriate legislative frameworks in relation to redevelopment of contaminated sites
  • Model groundwater flows using standard equations and techniques
  • Interpret and summarise principles of assessment of a contaminated site
  • Apply design principles to recommend feasible remedies for contaminated sites

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A