Course Title: Land Contamination and Remediation
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Land Contamination and Remediation
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OENG1039 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
120H Civil, Environmental & Chemical Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
OENG1039 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Dane Lamb
Course Coordinator Phone: +61
Course Coordinator Email: dane.lamb@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Basic knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, soil science and environmental chemistry (assumed knowledge).
Course Description
Assessing and managing environmental risks associated with contaminated soil, groundwater and geological hazards is of critical importance to environmental engineering.
The course provides an introduction to the professional assessment and management of contaminated land and groundwater. Through the course you will learn how to conduct environmental site assessments for potentially contaminated land, in accordance with state and national policies. You will learn fundamental skills required by professional environmental site assessors, including geochemistry, soil and groundwater assessment methods and basic environmental and health risk assessment.
You will work with environmental data to develop conceptual site models and remediation or management strategies for contaminated soil and groundwater.
Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.)
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:
BH096ESP24 - Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)
BH080P23 - Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)
PLO 2. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced body of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, bounds, design practice and research trends of contemporary engineering practice including sustainable practice
PLO 4. Apply knowledge of established engineering methods to the solution of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise mathematics, software, tools and techniques, referencing appropriate engineering standards and codes of practice, in the design of complex engineering systems
PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to manage complex engineering projects.
PLO 7. Apply research principles and methods, taking into account risk and environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.
PLO 9. Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and reflection on own learning and career when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional judgement, in an engineering context.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program:
BH096ESDD - Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)
1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering solving.
2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability
3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.4. Professional use and management of information.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Analyse information on soil and groundwater contamination, assessing its environmental significance
CLO2 Evaluate the impact of environmental contamination on soil, groundwater quality and land use in various hydrogeological contexts
CLO3 Explain the methodology of contemporary environmental contamination management, including monitoring, auditing, remediation and clean-up validation
CLO4 Apply sound engineering design principles to develop effective waste disposal solutions and manage potentially hazardous sites
CLO5 Communicate complex technical information and remediation strategies to diverse stakeholders, in collaboration with team members
CLO6 Critically reflect on personal accountability and professional, ethical conduct within team processes and outcomes
Overview of Learning Activities
Face to face learning includes class discussions.
Total study hours: You can expect to spend a minimum of four hours per week in independent and group study working on revision tasks and assignments.
Overview of Learning Resources
Environmental policies relevant in Australia and Victoria, plus recent research literature, which is provided via the course website and library.
Support can also be found at RMIT Library Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/environmental-engineering
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: Assignments, 25%, CLO1 and CLO2
Assessment Task 2: Presentation (Group), 15%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 3: Report (Group), 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 4: Remediation Assignment, 20%, CLO3 and CLO4