Module Identifier BSM8410  
Module Title SOIL PHYSICS AND HANDLING. WASTE MANAGEMENT  
Academic Year 2002/2003  
Co-ordinator Dr John Scullion  
Semester Available all semesters  
Assessment Semester Assessment   Course Work: course work only - 2000 word report    

Learning outcomes

Enabling objectives :

After completing this module you should:

Content

This module is divided into a number of sections which describe background science and important applications relating to physical problems on disturbed land and associated ground and surface water. Engineering techniques for isolating contaminants will also be considered. Waste disposal issues will also be considered with particular emphasis on landfilling and problems associated with this means of waste management. However, incineration and composting will also be described in brief. Finally, basic approaches to land capability, habitat and soil resource surveys are described.