Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the various technologies available for the prevention, treatment and remediation of environmental issues in air, soil and water systems. The course will cover technologies and approaches related to carbon capture, storage and sequestration, contaminated land remediation, mine site rehabilitation, treatment and recycling of nutrient from waste streams. Students will learn about existing and emerging technologies and assess whether they provide solutions with meaningful results for the environment.
- Major waste streams
- Contaminated land remediation and restoration
- Carbon capture, sequestration, storage
Course learning outcomes
- Outline and discuss the theoretical basis for a range of technological solutions aimed at mitigating and repairing societal influences on the carbon cycle
- Undertake basic calculations to assess the impact, practical applicability and/or validity of various environmental technologies
- Integrate existing scientific knowledge, information and datasets to outline solutions to environmental quality problems at a given site/locality
- Work as part of a team to research and assess technology solutions
- Provide recommendations for the implementation of technology solutions and/or outline considerations for government policy development
- Communicate scientific findings in a professional manner