Practical methods for cleaning contaminated soil, including bioremediation, chemical oxidation, and thermal treatment.
Course overview
Contaminated soil is a persistent challenge in industrial and urban environments. WATR 2450 Soil Remediation Techniques introduces you to the practical methods used to clean up these sites. You will explore bioremediation, chemical oxidation, and thermal treatment, learning how each approach works and when it is appropriate to use.
The course is designed for students who want to work in environmental consulting, government agencies, or remediation contracting. You will study the science behind the treatments, the equipment used on site, and the regulations that guide every step of the process.
Who takes this course
What you will learn
You will start by reviewing the basics of soil chemistry and how contaminants move through the ground. From there, the course moves into hands-on design work. You will practice selecting the right remediation method for a given site, estimating costs, and planning a monitoring schedule.
Field data interpretation is a key part of the course. You will learn how to track progress over time and adjust your plan if conditions change. The final project asks you to put everything together into a professional remediation proposal.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Assess site conditions and identify common soil contaminants.
- Compare bioremediation, chemical oxidation, and thermal treatment methods.
- Design a remediation plan that meets provincial environmental standards.
- Monitor remediation progress and interpret field data.
- Prepare a post-remediation report for regulatory review.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term exam | 25 |
| Remediation project proposal | 35 |
| Field monitoring report | 20 |
| Final exam | 20 |