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Module Catalogue 2014/15

Module Catalogue 2014/15

CEG8608 : Contaminated Land

Offered for Year: 2014/15

Module Leader(s): Dr Martin Cooke

Owning School: Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Semesters

Semester 2 Credit Value: 10

ECTS Credits: 5.0

Pre Requisites
Pre Requisite Comment

None
Co Requisites
Co Requisite Comment

None

Aims

The aims of this module are to provide a clear definition of contaminated land, to
introduce the risk-based approach to contaminated land engendered by UK
legislation, and to describe the techniques which have historically been used in the
reclamation of contaminated sites in the UK, together with more recently developed
alternative technologies.

The lectures in this module will first introduce contaminated land and the related
“land affected by contamination” and “derelict land”. You will then be introduced to the
legal framework governing contaminated land in the UK, with emphasis being placed
on the recent Part IIA regime. Site investigation and risk assessment are covered
next and this is followed by a review of traditional and more innovative techniques for
the remediation of contaminated sites. During the module, you will take part in one
numerical practical exercise using either CONSIM modelling software or the CLEA
guidelines. You will also take part in a team-based coursework exercise to design a
site investigation for a real contaminated land site.

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Outline Of Syllabus

Introduction to contaminated land

Site investigation and risk assessment
UK Legislation
Traditional remediation techniques
Process-based remediation techniques
Bioremediation techniques
Guest lecture

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to define the term contaminated
land. They will be aware of legislation regarding such land, and will be familiar with
the principles of site investigation and risk assessment. They will understand how
engineered approaches (e.g. excavation and removal, capping, covering) have
traditionally been used to reclaim contaminated sites in the UK, and will be familiar
with the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques. They will also be aware
of more recently developed, and sustainable, alternatives for the remediation of
contaminated sites.

Intended Skill Outcomes

On completion of the module, students will have some experience of applying

models such as CLEA or CONSIM. They will also have developed team working
skills through the medium of a group-based site-investigation exercise.

Graduate Skills Framework

Graduate Skills Framework Applicable: Yes

Cognitive/Intellectual Skills
Critical Thinking : Present
Data Synthesis : Assessed
Active Learning : Assessed
Numeracy : Assessed
Literacy : Assessed
Information Literacy
Source Materials : Assessed
Synthesise And Present Materials : Assessed
Use Of Computer Applications : Assessed
Self Management
Self Awareness And Reflection : Assessed
Planning and Organisation
Goal Setting And Action Planning : Assessed
Decision Making : Assessed
Personal Enterprise
Problem Solving : Assessed
Interaction
Communication
Interpersonal : Assessed
Written Other : Assessed
Team Working
Collaboration : Assessed
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Relationship Building : Assessed

Leadership : Assessed
Negotiation : Assessed
Peer Assessment Review : Assessed
Application
Legal Awareness : Assessed

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Student
Category Activity Number Length Comment
Hours
Scheduled
Learning And
Lecture 20 1:00 20:00 N/A
Teaching
Activities

Coursework
Guided Assessment
- Site
Independent preparation and 1 30:00 30:00
Options
Study completion
Report.

Guided
Reflective Background
Independent 1 1:00 1:00
learning activity reading.
Study

Preparation
Guided
Reflective and follow-
Independent 1 8:00 8:00
learning activity up for field
Study
class.

Guided
Reflective Lecture
Independent 14 1:00 14:00
learning activity write-up.
Study

Scheduled
Learning And
Fieldwork 1 4:00 4:00 N/A
Teaching
Activities

Guided
Student-led
Independent 1 4:00 4:00 Group work.
group activity
Study

Guided
Independent Independent
Independent 1 19:00 19:00
study study.
Study

Total 100:00

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Specialist knowledge and understanding are primarily imparted via lecture classes,
supported by computer-hosted reference materials and a half-day site visit to a local
contaminated land site. Students are encouraged and expected to learn through
independent reading and subsequent reflection. They are supported in this by the

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provision of an appropriate reading list. Additional learning opportunities are provided

through participation in, and discussion of, a half-day visit to a contaminated land
site. Key skills are practised through participation in the site-visit and through the
production of the options appraisal report.

Reading Lists

Reading List Website : rlo.ncl.ac.uk (https://rlo.ncl.ac.uk/)

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment
When
Description Semester Percentage Comment
Set
Site options report in
Report 2 M 100 accordance with CLR 11
(approx 2000 words).

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The students are required to complete an options appraisal report in accordance with
CLR11 which requires them to utilise all of the knowledge that they have been
imparted with during the module and will also require them to undertake background
research to ensure that the report is of a sufficiently high standard.

Timetable

Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/ (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/)

CEG8608's Timetable
(https://crypt.ncl.ac.uk/controlpanels/timetable/students/search.php?modules=CEG8608)

Past Exam Papers

Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/

(http://www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/)
CEG8608's past Exam Papers (https://crypt.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/search.php?
module_code=CEG8608)

General Notes

N/A

Note: The Module Catalogue now reflects module information relating to academic year 14/15.
Please contact your School Office if you require module information for a previous academic year.

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with the descriptions set out in this catalogue. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
of the information, however, the University reserves the right to introduce changes to the information
given including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of modules if it considers such action to be
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