C&ENVENG 4110 - Environmental Engineering & Design IVC
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code C&ENVENG 4110 Course Environmental Engineering & Design IVC Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge C&ENVENG 3079, C&ENVENG 2069 & CHEM ENG 2017 Assessment Tutorial questions 10%, computer exercises 10%, design project 30%, final exam 50% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor John Crowther
COORDINATOR
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR JOHN CROWTHER
Room N106, Engineering North Building
Email john.crowther@adelaide.edu.au
Tel. (08) 8313 5454
Guest lecturers will be invited from time to time to present material on specific
topics. Current guests are Ruth Beach (Environmental Lawyer), Peter Baghurst
(Epidemiologist), Peter Berndt and David Tully (Consultants with Coffey
Environments), Andrew Howes (Consultant with Golder Associates).
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
2.1 COURSE Learning Objectives
It is intended that by the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate comprehension of the main scientific and engineering principles of soil and groundwater remediation;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, planning and environmental health issues in relation to redevelopment of contaminated sites;
3. Design and plan a site investigation;
4. To conduct a risk analysis of a contaminated site;
5. To propose technically and economically feasible remedies for contaminated sites
2.2 University Graduate Attribute(s)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate
Attribute(s) specified below:
UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVE(S) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3,4,5 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3,4,5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 2
University Graduate Attributes
No information currently available.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbook: Bedient, P. B., Rifai, H. S. and Newell, C. J., “Ground Water Contamination: Transport and Remediation”, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA, 1999.
Textbook: Nathanail, C P, and Bardos, R P, “Reclamation of Contaminated Land”, J Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK, 2004Recommended Resources
1. Assessment and Reclamation of Contaminated Land, Harrison, R M and Hester, R E, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, 2001 (electronic resource)
2. Use of Airborne, Surface, and Borehole Geophysical Techniques at Contaminated Sites. A Reference Guide. September 1993. EPA/625/R-92/007. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH 45268
3. Subsurface Characterization and Monitoring Techniques: a Desk Reference Guide. Volume I Solids and Ground Water, Appendices A and B, May 1993. EPA/625/R-93/003a. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH 45268
4. South Australia. Environment Protection Act 1993
5. Adelaide City Council, Contaminated Land Policy, ACC2008/150313, 2008.
(accessed 15 February 2011)
6. EPA Guidelines for Environmental Management of On-site Remediation. Environment Protection Authority, Adelaide, March 2006.
7. EPA Guideline for Site Contamination, EPA 839/08. Environment Protection Authority, Adelaide, December 2008.
8. EPA Guideline for Assessment of Underground Storage Systems, EPA 580/05. Environment Protection Authority, Adelaide, February 2005.
9. EPA Guideline for oil Bioremediation, EPA 589/05. Environment Protection Authority, Adelaide, November 2005.
10. Clayton, C R I, Matthews, M C, and Simons, N E, Site Investigation. 2nd Edition, 2005. Online Geoengineering Library. .
11. Domenico, P A and Schwartz, F W, Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1998.
12. King, H, Site Contamination: Guidelines for the assessment and remediation of groundwater contamination, Environment protection Authority, Adelaide, SA, February 2009
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course uses a number of different teaching and learning approaches, including:
- Lectures
- Problem-solving tutorials
- Computer laboratories
- Self-directed activities
- Design exercise
- Examination
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
- Lectures = 2 hours per week
- Tutorials = 1 hour per week
- Computer laboratory = 1 hour per week
- Self-directed study = 4 hours per week
- Design exercise = 4 hours per week
Learning Activities Summary
Wk
Day
Date
Time
Topic
Room
Lecturers
1
Tues
28-Jul
11-12
Introduction/Orientation of Course
Ligertwood 333
JMC
Tues
28-Jul
12-1
Computer Lab 1 CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
30-Jul
11-12
Lecture2: The Love Canal Disaster Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
30-Jul
3-4
Lecture 3: Oil, Natural Gas & Petrochemicals
Napier LG28
JMC
2
Tues
04-aug
11-12
Lecture4: Gas Manufacture
Ligertwood 333
JMC
Tues
04-Aug
12-1
Computer Lab 2
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
06-Aug
11-12
Tutorial 1
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
06-Aug
3-4
Lecture 5: The Port Pirie Smelter
Napier LG28
JMC
3
Tues
11-Aug
11-12
Lecture 6: Hazards to Health & Environment
Ligertwood 333
JMC
Tues
11-Aug
12-1
Computer Lab 3
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
13-Aug
11-12
Tutorial 2
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
13-Aug
3-4
Lecture 7: Introduction to Epidemiology
Napier LG28
PBa
4
Tues
18-Aug
11-12
Lecture 8: Epidemiological Case Study
Ligertwood 333
PBa
Tues
18-Aug
12-1
Comp Lab 4
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
20-Aug
11-12
Tutorial 3
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
20-Aug
3-4
Lecture 9 Site Investigation (Preliminary)
Napier LG28
JMC
5
Tues
25-Aug
11-12
Lecture 10: Site Investigation (detailed)
Ligertwood 333
JMC
Tues
25-Aug
12-1
Comp Lab 5
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
27-Aug
11-12
Tutorial 4
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
27-Aug
3-4
Lecture 11: Site Investigation (detailed)
Napier LG28
JMC
6
Tues
01-Sep
11-12
Lecture 12 Risk Assessment
Ligertwood 333
JMC
Tues
01-Sep
12-1
Comp Lab 6
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
03-Sep
11-12
Tutorial 5
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
03-Sep
3-4
Lecture 13 Groundwater Modelling 1
Napier LG28
JMC
7
Tues
08-Sep
11-12
Lecture 14: Legal Aspects 1
Ligertwood 333
RB
Tues
08-Sep
12-1
Comp Lab 7
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
10-Sep
11-12
Tutorial 6
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
10-Sep
3-4
Lecture 15: Legal Aspects 2
Napier LG28
RB
8
Tues
15-Sep
11-12
Lecture 16: Physical Remediation Options
Ligertwood 333
JMC
Tues
15-Sep
12-1
Computer Lab 8
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
17-Sep
11-12
Tutorial 7
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
17-Sep
3-4
Lecture 17: Chemical Remediation Options
Napier LG28
JMC
Mon
21-Sep
to
MID SEMESTER BREAK
Fri
03-Oct
MID SEMESTER BREAK
9
Tues
06-Oct
11-12
Lecture 18: Biological Remediation Options
Ligertwood 333
JMC
Tues
06-Oct
12-1
Comp Lab 9
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
08-Oct
11-12
Tutorial 8
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
08-Oct
3-4
Lecture 19: Coffey Environments 1
Napier LG28
PBe
10
Tues
13-Oct
11-12
Lecture 20: Coffey Environments 2
Ligertwood 333
DT
Tues
13-Oct
12-1
Comp Lab 10
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
15-Oct
11-12
Tutorial 9
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
15-Oct
3-4
Lecture 21: Groundwater Modelling 2
Napier LG28
JMC
11
Tues
20-Oct
11-12
Lecture 22: Golder Associates 1
Ligertwood 333
AH
Tues
20-Oct
12-1
Comp Lab 11
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
22-Oct
11-12
Tutorial 10
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
22-Oct
3-4
Lecture 23: Golder Associates 2
Napier LG28
AH
12
Tues
27-Oct
11-12
Lecture 24: Selection of Options
Ligertwood 333
JMC
Tues
27-Oct
12-1
Comp Lab 12
CAT Suite 1
JMC
Thurs
29-Oct
11-12
Tutorial 11
Eng North N132
JMC
Thurs
29-Oct
3-4
Lecture 25: Health, Safety and the Public
Napier LG28
JMC
Specific Course Requirements
Students may be offered one or more site visits.Small Group Discovery Experience
Small groups of 4 to 6 will be set a design study, which represents 30% of the assessment for the course. Usually this will be a site assessment for a real site in the Adelaide area. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task
Start/Due
Type
Weight
Learning Objective
Tutorial Questions
Wk 2/Wk 8
Summative
10%
1,2
Computer Exercises
Wk 1/Wk 7
Summative
10%
1,2
Design Project
Start Wk 4/Wk 12
Summative
30%
1,2,3,4,5,6
End of Semester Examination
During Exam Period
Summative
50%
1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at all lectures, tutorials and computer laboratories is regarded as essential for a successful completion of this course.Assessment Detail
Tutorials will be used flexibly to supplement and reinforce the lecture material. Tutorial question sheets will be issued to allow students to test their understanding. The tutor will assist students as required with hints for solution and feedback. Outline solutions will be available to students in the following tutorial for self evaluation. One of the Tutorials will be assessed and represent 10% of the summative assessment of the course.
Computer laboratories will be used to introduce students to the main types of software tools used in the soil and groundwater remediation area, as described in the lectures. Demonstrators will assist the students with exercises designed to show the capabilities of the various software packages. It is likely that the design project will require some computational input and students will be assisted to develop their own applications, as required. One of the computer laboratories will be assessed and represent 10% of the summative assessment of the course.
The design project, which is 30% of the summative assessment, will involve realistic problem-solving of a case of contaminated land. Students will be required to submit a structured report with abstract, introduction, sections on methods, data analysis, conclusions and recommendations.
The end of semester examination will be of duration 2 hours with 10 minutes perusal and is 50% of the summative assessment. The examination will be closed book with no materials permitted and students should attempt 4 questions out of a choice of 6. Each question will be of equivalent weight and marks for sub-sections will be clearly indicated. Questions will involve both descriptive answers and numerical calculations. A standard, scientific calculator will be required but programmable calculators, computers and other electronic aids will not be permitted. Students must enter their answers legibly by hand in the answer book provided.Submission
The design project is due in week 12. Students will be required to submit a report in hard copy plus an electronic copy on a labelled CD-ROM attached to the inside rear cover of the report. The front cover of the report should be fully labelled with title, course and student details. The report should be submitted by the due date (2 p.m. Friday of Week 12) to the office of the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering, located in Engineering North Building, room N136. Late submission will in most cases receive a zero mark. A late submission will be allowed only if a deferred deadline has been approved by the course coordinator prior to the due date because of medical or other extenuating circumstances. Documentary evidence, such as medical certificate, will be required for deferral.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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