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Hazardous Waste Site Remediation

Fall 2025 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > CIVE.5950 > 031V

Course No: CIVE.5950-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 12985; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course focuses on the principles of hazardous waste site remediation (with an emphasis on organic contaminants) using physical, chemical or biological remediation technologies. Both established and emerging remediation technologies including: bioremediation, intrinsic remediation, soil vapor extraction (SVE), in situ air sparging (IAS), vacuum- enhanced recovery (VER), application of surfactants for enhanced in situ soil washing, hydraulic and pneumatic fracturing, electrokinetics, in situ reactive walls, phytoremediation, and in situ oxidation, will be addressed. A term paper and professional presentation in class regarding a relevant topic is required.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Section Notes: HyFlex Course
  • Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Weile Yan
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When Offered & Tuition

  • T | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET Online
  • 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $2250
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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