Geo-environmental Engineering

General

• Code: ΓΕΩ008
• Semester: 7th
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: Specialization
• Teaching and exams language: Ελληνικά
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Lectures (4)
• ECTS Units: 5
• Prerequisite courses: (ΓΕΩ002) Soil mechanics Ι, (ΓΕΩ003) Soil mechanics ΙI, (ΓΕΩ004) Foundations Retaining Walls

Course Contents

The course focuses on subsoil pollution and protective and remedial measures to be taken, regarding
the management (transportation, storage and disposal) of waste of various kinds (solid and liquid
waste, toxic substances, etc.).
Content of theory lectures and exercises:
• Introduction to the subject.
• Presentation of different forms of subsoil pollution (contamination from the management of solid
and liquid waste, toxic substances, etc.). Effects of pollutants on the environment and on humans.
• Efficient waste management procedure in relation to the subsoil – Related code and legislation
provisions. Protective measures to prevent pollution. Selection criteria and design of waste
containment or disposal facilities and sites.
• Measures to address soil pollution – decontamination methods and remediation techniques.
• Case studies related to subsoil pollution problems

Educational Goals

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the basic parameters related to subsoil pollution both at the level of waste
management and in terms of geotechnical/geological characteristics.
• Distinguish, recognize, and be able to evaluate cases of subsoil pollution.
• To perceive and understand the causes of pollution in each examined case and to be able to
estimate the level of the problem.
• To propose solutions regarding the restoration of pollution that has occurred in specific case
studies.
• Formulate solutions based on the knowledge acquired during the lessons, assessing the particular
requirements of the problem at hand.

General Skills

The course contributes to the following skills:
• Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information
• Decision-making
• Working independently
• Project planning
• Respect for the natural environment
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment

Teaching Methods

Face to face.

Use of ICT means

Lecture presentations using computer and projector, in
person or by teleconference (remotely) if required.
Support of the learning process through the e-learning
platform and electronic communication with students
(online announcements and comments, e-mail,
announcements on the Department’s website etc.). If
required, support of students by using teleconference tools
and software.

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

Written final examination including:
• Theoretical knowledge and judgment questions on course
subjects
• Solving problems-exercises
Written assignment (compulsory) which includes:
• Processing and solving exercises-problems
• Assessment of understanding key concepts of the course

Recommended Bibliography

• Καββαδάς Μ. (2013), “Στοιχεία Περιβαλλοντικής Γεωτεχνικής”, Εκδόσεις Τσότρας, ISBN:
  978-618-80741-0-1
• Βουδούρης Κ.Σ.. (2009), ” Υδρογεωλογία περιβάλλοντος. Υπόγεια νερά και περιβάλλον”,
  Εκδόσεις ΤΖΙΟΛΑ, ISBN: 978-960-418-170-4
• • [In Greek] Καββαδάς Μ. (2013), “Στοιχεία Περιβαλλοντικής Γεωτεχνικής”, Εκδόσεις Τσότρας, ISBN:
  978-618-80741-0-1
  • [In Greek] Βουδούρης Κ.Σ.. (2009), ” Υδρογεωλογία περιβάλλοντος. Υπόγεια νερά και περιβάλλον”,
  Εκδόσεις ΤΖΙΟΛΑ, ISBN: 978-960-418-170-4