Contaminated Land Management and Remediation - 2023 entry
MODULE TITLE | Contaminated Land Management and Remediation | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | CSM3049 | MODULE CONVENER | Prof Ben Williamson (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 provides a case study-rich introduction to the nature, UK legal framework, assessment and remediation of contaminated land. It is aimed at those undertaking a career in environmental assessment and/or remediation, mineral exploration, mining geology, mining engineering, surveying and petroleum geology, and provides a grounding for post-graduate taught and research programmes in environmental geosciences.
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.
- Introduction and legal background, site investigation, soil and groundwater contamination.
- Sampling, environmental impact assessment, risk analysis, remediation techniques for soils and waters.
- Student seminars.
- Contaminated land and remediation case studies.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 40 | Guided Independent Study | 110 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 18 | Formal In-Class Lectures |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 16 | In-Class and Field Exercises |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 4 | Presenting and Attending Student Talks |
Guided Independent Study | 110 | Private Study |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Practical Worksheets (most weeks) | 2 hours per week | 1-6 | Oral |
Coursework | 30 | Written Exams | 60 | Practical Exams | 10 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Written Examination | 60 | 2 hours | 1-6 | On Request |
Oral presentation | 10 | 6 minutes | 1-7 | Oral and Written |
Written report | 30 | 8 page maximum | 1-7 | Written |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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Written Examination | Written Examination | 1-6 | Referral/deferral period |
Oral presentation | Oral presentation | 1-7 | Referral/deferral period |
Written report | Wrtten report | 1-7 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment will be either for the written examination and/or for the coursework and practical examination, depending on which components were failed. These assessments will be carried out in the same way as for the original assessments.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic Reading:
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 28th September 2023 |
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.