University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2008

49116 Contaminated Site and Waste Remediation

6cp; block
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr Robert McLaughlan

There is an increasing need to remediate contaminated sites and manage hazardous wastes. It can be technically challenging due to complex biogeochemical interactions between waste, rocks, water and microbes in response to physical and chemical manipulation. There is a need for remediation practitioners to be able to conceptualise these systems and simulate the processes involved. This subject examines a range of contaminant remediation systems, important geochemical processes and contaminants. An integral part of the subject is the application of geochemical modeling codes to practical remediation problems.

Assessment: Quizzes (10 per cent), assignment (20 per cent), project (50 per cent), oral exam (20 per cent).

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,532.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.