Overview
This course will help students understand the fate of contaminants in the environment. It will help them predict contaminant fate, determine if mitigation measures are required and help them design mitigation measures.
Topics will include: Processes controlling transformation and fate of chemicals in the environment. Measurement and prediction of contaminant behaviour in natural and engineered systems. Fundamentals of dispersion common to all environmental media (air, water, soil). Air chemistry; interaction and degradation of gaseous pollutants in the atmosphere. Dispersion processes; nature of dispersion processes, advection and diffusion. Modelling of dispersion in the atmosphere water bodies and soils.
Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
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Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1119 |
| Domestic Students | $5130 |
| International Students | $6780 |
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