SOIL AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION

Course Description

Overview of issues in contemporary environmental management and sustainability, both in general and in the local context. Environmental management and resource management are distinguished, as are management and governance. The course provides a broad view of relevant concepts and frameworks (for example, sustainability, the precautionary approach, systems thinking), trying these to the development of thinking about environmental governance and management. Water cycle, soil characterstics, sources of soil and groundwater contaminants, types of pollutants are mainly discussed during this course. Mass transport mechanism in vadose and saturated zones including diffusion, advection, adsorption and degradation are involed in dicussions. The remediation technologies for soil and groundwater presentations are also made to introduce students available technolgoies to overcome soil and groundwater pollution by treatment

SOIL AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain soil charactericts and water cycle
2. 02 List down the types of pollutants found in water soil and groundwater
3. 03 Define the nature and sources of the pollutants
4. 04 Explain the processes involved in pollutant transfer in soil and groundwater
5. 05 Discuss and compare the remediation technologies used for the treatment of soil and groundwater

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Peter H. Raven, Linda R. Berg, David M. Hassenzahl, "Environment", 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010.
2. 02 Contaminated Soils, Sediments and Water Successes and Challenges, Edited by Edward J. Calabrese, Paul T. Kostecki, James Dragun, Volume 10, Springer, 2006.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain soil charactericts and water cycle SOLO 4.2
2. L02 List down the types of pollutants found in water soil and groundwater SOLO 4.2
3. L03 Define the nature and sources of the pollutants SOLO 4.2
4. L04 Explain the processes involved in pollutant transfer in soil and groundwater SOLO 4.2
5. L05 Discuss and compare the remediation technologies used for the treatment of soil and groundwater SOLO 4.2

Program Outcomes

1. Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledgein these areas in complex engineering problems
2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3. Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4. Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5. Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6. Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8. Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9. Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10. Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11. Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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