Contaminated Land Management and Remediation - 2024 entry
| MODULE TITLE | Contaminated Land Management and Remediation | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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| MODULE CODE | CSM3049 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Rich Crane (Coordinator) |
| DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 20 |
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This module will provide an overview of the occurrence, behaviour and fate on anthropogenic pollutants in the natural environment along with contemporary methodologies for their remediation. The fundamental properties of soil, groundwater and surface water will be covered along with an overview of the analytical techniques that are currently used to characterise anthropogenic pollutants within such matrices.
This module is suitable for students studying courses in geology, mining, engineering and environmental science. It is recommended for interdisciplinary pathways. No pre-requisite module is required.
The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the causes, characteristics and hazards related to contaminated land and of the practical approaches to its assessment and remediation. The module is enriched with case studies from the lecturers’ own research experience.
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 Recognise and characterise sources and pathways of contamination and identify potential receptors;
2 Design a sampling programme;
3 Understand the principles of contaminant migration and bio-availability;
4 Suggest options for the remediation of a contaminated site;
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
5 Identify potential hazards at a contaminated site;
6 Suggest the most appropriate remediation methods and management strategies for a contaminated site;
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
7 Select and organise material to produce a coherent argument in an oral presentation and professional report.
The module content will include::
- A general introduction to environmental pollution including environmental pollutants and their sources and impacts and spatial variability;
- Basic environmental chemistry including the effect of oxidation state, redox and pH;
- The environmental compartment of soil, groundwater and surface water
- Bioaccessibility and ecotoxicity of metals to receptors;
- Soil and water sampling methodologies and field and laboratory based techniques for the characterisation of such samples;
- Remediation strategies for polluted soils and water bodies.
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 30 | Guided Independent Study | 120 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 30 | Lectures and field excursion |
| Guided Independent Study | 120 | Private Study |
| Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q&A during lectures | 1-5 minutes | 1-7 | Immediate oral feedback on correct answers |
| Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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| Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Report | 60 | 4 pages | 1-7 | Feedback sheet and result |
| Oral presentation | 40 | 4 minutes | 1-7 | Feedback sheet and result |
| Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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| Report | Report | 1-7 | Referral/deferral period |
| Oral presentation | Oral presentation | 1-7 | Referral/deferral period |
These assessments will be carried out in the same way as for the original assessments.
Students will pick a new case study for each assessment
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
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Andrews, J.E., Brimblecombe, P., Jickells, T.D., Liss, P.S, & Reid, B. |
An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry |
2nd |
Wiley-Blackwell |
2003 |
978-0-632-05905-8 |
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Nathanail, C.P. and Bardos, R.P. |
Reclamation of Contaminated Land (Pages 16-40 & 49-225 are of particular relevance) |
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
2004 |
978-0471985617 |
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Van der Perk, M. |
Soil and Water Contamination: From Molecular to Catchment Scale (Pages 15-89 and 127-237 are of particular relevance) |
2nd |
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2013 |
9780415893435 |
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Girard, J.E. |
Principles of Environmental Chemistry |
3rd |
Jones and Bartlett Publishers |
2013 |
9781449693527 |
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Pal, P. |
Industrial Water Treatment Process Technology |
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2017 |
9780128103913 |
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Meuser, H. |
Soil Remediation and Rehabilitation: Treatment of Contaminated and Disturbed Land |
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2013 |
978-9400757516 |
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Lottermoser, B.G. |
Mine Wastes: Characterization, Treatment and Environmental Impacts |
3rd Edition |
Springer |
2010 |
3642124186 |
Reading list for this module:
| Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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| Set | Lottermoser, B.G. | Mine Wastes: Characterization, Treatment and Environmental Impacts | 3rd Edition | Springer | 2010 | 3642124186 |
| Set | Nathanail, C.P. and Bardos, R.P. | Reclamation of Contaminated Land | John Wiley & Sons Ltd | 978-047198561 | ||
| Set | Strange, J. Langdon, N. & Large A. | Contaminated Land Guidance (ICE Design and Practice Guides) Institution of Civil Engineers | 3rd | Thomas Telford Publishing | 2017 | 978-0727761064 |
| CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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| PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | CSM1031 |
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| CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
| NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 6 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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| ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 6th July 2017 | LAST REVISION DATE | Thursday 25th July 2024 |
| KEY WORDS SEARCH | Contaminated Land; Remediation; Pollution; Environmental Assessment |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.
