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This highly interactive course explores the principles and practice of contaminated land assessment and remediation. It provides broad knowledge of underlying science, as well as practical skills related to the assessment of contamination sources, pathways and risks to human health. While the lectures introduce theoretical background and gradually build the expertise, the practical have been based on various assessment tools and develop practical knowledge and quantitative skills. The learning activities replicate tasks that one would encounter in environmental consultancy and provide valuable transferrable skills.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course enables students to develop a theoretical grounding in land remediation. Special attention is paid to historical contamination, which has been linked to pollution of soils and groundwater, as well as negative effects on human health and ecological receptors. This globally important topic is explored through a range of assessment and management approaches showcasing the best practice. Students will explore what constitutes contamination, factors that make contaminants available and harmful, as well as suitability of various remediation techniques. The issues are discussed in the context of differing environmental and regulatory parameters. The practical component of the course focuses on training students in key skills suited to a remediation officer that operates as part of a large company, consultancy or as a regulator.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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