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CHEN 645: Environmental Remediation

Course

Description

The course includes an in-depth treatment of various methods for removal and detoxification of hazardous wastes at contaminated sites and from industrial waste streams. Chemical, thermal, biological and physical methods of remediation are covered. Topics include remediation of hazardous wastes in soils, groundwater, surface water, wastewater ponds and tanks. The emphasis is on destruction, removal and containment methods using mathematical models for contaminate fate and transport. Recent advances in emerging technologies are also discussed. Each student will complete an environmental remediation design project. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in CHEN or consent of instructor. (F;S)
Course period01/1/26 → …