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
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 30606
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 200
Class number 28104
Section WS01
Size 36
Available 36
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