ENE3032 · Fate and transport of contaminants

Overview

The movement of pollution through the air, soil, groundwater and rivers is complex and shapes the impact on the environment and human health. The units examine these issues through (1) multiple hands-on on-campus field trips; (2) interactive practice classes with hands-on soil activities and weekly case study-focused numerical and statistical modelling projects; and (3) case study-focused interactive workshops. Overall, the unit will provide you with strong and advanced quantitative skills to understand and predict the movement and fate of contaminants in our environment, all complemented by a hands-on understanding of the real-world complexities and challenges.

Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Environmental engineering Minor: Environmental engineering

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 65% Final assessment: 35% This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. evaluate the principles of contaminant fate and transport within soil, water and air systems
2. describe the fate and transport of different contaminants in soil, water and air
3. assess the potential environmental impacts of contaminants
4. construct a fate and transport model for environmental contaminants
5. communicate contaminant fate and transport principles and associated environmental impacts to inform management options.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.