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2013/14 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5526M Contaminated Land
10 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Jared West
Email: j.west@see.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
Pre-requisite qualifications
Module assumes knowledge of basic chemistry, & competence in re-arranging & using linear algebraic equations, as covered in UG courses.This module is mutually exclusive with
| SOEE5070M | Hydrogeology & Contaminant Prc |
Module replaces
Semester 2 component of SOEE5233. This was a larger (15 credit) module, part of which is now taught in SOEE5520M in semester 1.This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module provides an introduction to the scientific and technical aspects of contaminated land appraisal & remediation, and the selection of sites for waste disposal (landfills). While the module is framed around the UK regulatory regime for contaminated land management and landfill siting, the aim is to describe and promote understanding of the underlying scientific and rational approaches to decision-making used in this area of professional practise.Objectives
On completion of this module students will be able to:- undertake and report preliminary investigations of contaminated sites (ie desk study and walkover),
- design field investigations and evaluate the impacts of contaminated land on various receptors such as groundwater,
- evaluate the geological suitability of sites for waste disposal,
- demonstrate an understanding of a range of contaminated land remediation techniques.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student will:
1) have knowledge of how contaminated land can be managed using scientific principles;
2) have developed skills of synthesis of data from a range of sources (including documentary sources and ‘walkover’ investigations to formulate conceptual models to describe and quantitatively assess hazards from contaminated land, and select appropriate remediation techniques;
3) have knowledge of waste disposal site selection and design;
4) have demonstrated critical evaluation of current practice.
Syllabus
- Introduction to contaminated land, source-pathway-target framework.
- Investigation of contaminated land; Phase I investigation (Desk Study and walkover; Phase 2 (field) investigation; risk evaluation for human health, groundwater and ecological receptors. Remediation of contaminated land and groundwater.
Site selection for waste disposal; modern landfill.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 7 | 2.00 | 14.00 |
| Practical | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 85.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Assessed practical report, including associated reading and use of online resources provided: 15 hours- Preparing answers for mock exam questions: 10 hours
- Remaining private study time (60 hours) for reading associated with lectures, and revision.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Mock exam questions are given at the end of the module teaching period.- Progress is assessed by tutor marking of the assessed report, for which both individual and general feedback is given.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Practical report: 2,000 words | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 17/09/2014
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