G6971 Remediation methods

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
2/2. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught online.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tomáš Kuchovský, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Josef Zeman, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Josef Zeman, CSc.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Fri 16. 10. 9:00–11:00 G2,02003, Fri 11. 12. 10:00–16:00 G1,01004, Fri 8. 1. 9:00–10:00 G1,01004
Prerequisites
Principles of environmental geology and geochemistry.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Learning outcomes of the course unit is to acquaint students with the basic methods of remediation and practical acquiring of knowledge on methods for deciding on the appropriate method of remediation.
Learning outcomes
Acquiring mechanisms of contamination and damage to environmental compartments. Acquisition of principles and methods of decontamination and remediation of soil and objects. Adoption of facilities and technical facilities for decontamination and remediation.
Syllabus
  • 1) Introduction to the problem. Soil. Contaminants of environmental media. 2) Pollution of soil and the environment by industrial and agricultural activities 3) Basic methods of decontamination, remediation and cleaning. Natural detoxification and decontamination routes. 4) Physical and mechanical methods of decontamination and remediation. 5) Chemical and biochemical methods of decontamination and remediation. 6) Biotechnology and microbial remediation. 7) Special features of decontamination and remediation technologies and procedures. 8) Special features of decontamination and remediation of major industrial accidents, natural disasters and armed conflicts. 9) Analysis of valid legislation of the Czech Republic and the EU. 10) The role of state administration and public institutions. Liability of legal and natural persons.
Literature
  • GAŇA, Pavel. Nové technologie sanace podzemních vod kontaminovaných těkavými organickými látkami. Edited by Petr Kozubek - Tomáš Kuchovský. 39 l. 2003. info
  • SÁDLO, Jiří and Lubomír TICHÝ. Sanace a rekultivace po lomové a důlní těžbě (Reclamation after quarry mining). 1st ed. Brno: ZO ČSOP Pozemkový spolek Hády. 35 pp. ISBN 809031211-X. 2002. info
Teaching methods
lecture, practical exercises
Assessment methods
project, exam. In the case of a crisis pandemic situation, the course will be completed in the autumn semester of 2020 by distance form.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Bude otevřeno v podzimním semestru 2020/2021.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2020, recent)
  • Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/sci/autumn2020/G6971