ENVENG 747 : Soil-Contaminant Fate Processes and Modelling
Engineering
2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of environmental chemistry and mathematics to construct sorption siotherm using both different and extraction techniques (Capability 1)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of sorption isotherm for contaminanats in soils and other media and able to derive the sorption parameters successflly using isotherms models. (Capability 2)
- Identify different degradation kinetic models used to derive dissipation times for both parent and metabolite (Capability 3)
- Understand the production techniques of biomass-derved biochar and chaterisation to determine their properties (Capability 3)
- Evaluate the degradation kinetic models using statistical rigours and using simple excel spreadsheet calculation as well as apply simple algorithm to prioritise contaminants of concern in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. (Capability 2)
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of soil contaminant fae processess in order to detrmine their ultimate risk in the environment. (Capability 2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
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| Assignments | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignments | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Test1 | 30% | Individual Test |
| Test2 | 30% | Individual Test |
| 4 types | 100% |
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Workload Expectations
This is a 15 points course with 10 hours per week for 12 weeks per semester, so the total workload is 120 hrs. This will be split between assignments, lectures and tests on average per week.
Students are expected to attend 3 x 1 hr lecture weekly.
Tutorials are not done separately, but practical questions with solutions will be provided for a problem within the 3 x 1 hr weekly lecture as and when fits.
It is expected that students will spend about 2-3 hrs for each assignment to complete (There are 2 assignments which will be assessed).
Two Tests (Test 1 and Test 2) will be conducted at the end of first half of the semester and at the end of the semester on the last lecture day in the class room.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.