The current state of environmental pollution and the application of innovative technologies in clean-up of contaminated soil, sediment, and groundwater. Evaluate the performance and limitations of existing technologies due to site heterogeneity.
Athena Title
Hazardous Waste Site Remedia
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in GEOL 8770E
Prerequisite
GEOL 4130/6130 and EHSC 4350-4350L
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will understand the movement and transformation of hazardous substances in soil, groundwater, and other geological media.
Students will be able to apply field and laboratory techniques to characterize contaminated sites and evaluate remediation needs.
Students will be able to assess physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods for hazardous waste cleanup.
Students will be able to interpret key environmental regulations and policies, design site-specific remediation plans, identify exposure pathways, and evaluate risks.
Topical Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Hazardous Waste
Module 2: Physical and Chemical Properties of Hazardous Waste
Module 3: Hazardous Waste Generation and Management
