{"id":1614,"date":"2023-06-09T19:04:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T16:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.civil.ihu.gr\/?post_type=course&p=1614"},"modified":"2023-11-14T18:27:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:27:27","slug":"%ce%b3%ce%b5%cf%89008","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/www.civil.ihu.gr\/en\/courses\/%ce%b3%ce%b5%cf%89008\/","title":{"rendered":"Geo-environmental Engineering"},"author":6,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"semester":[40],"course_type":[14],"class_list":["post-1614","course","type-course","status-publish","hentry","semester-40","course_type-specialization"],"acf":{"code":"\u0393\u0395\u03a9008","semester":40,"level":"1","teaching_activities":{"activity_1":{"description":"Lectures","weekly_hrs":4,"ects":5},"activity_2":{"description":"","weekly_hrs":"","ects":""},"activity_3":{"description":"","weekly_hrs":"","ects":""},"activity_4":{"description":"","weekly_hrs":"","ects":""},"activity_5":{"description":"","weekly_hrs":"","ects":""}},"type":14,"language":"\u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac","erasmus":"\u038c\u03c7\u03b9","url":"","prerequisites":[1518,1545,1552],"instructors":"","coordinator":"","content":"The course focuses on subsoil pollution and protective and remedial measures to be taken, regarding\r\nthe management (transportation, storage and disposal) of waste of various kinds (solid and liquid\r\nwaste, toxic substances, etc.).\r\nContent of theory lectures and exercises:\r\n\u2022 Introduction to the subject.\r\n\u2022 Presentation of different forms of subsoil pollution (contamination from the management of solid\r\nand liquid waste, toxic substances, etc.). Effects of pollutants on the environment and on humans.\r\n\u2022 Efficient waste management procedure in relation to the subsoil - Related code and legislation\r\nprovisions. Protective measures to prevent pollution. Selection criteria and design of waste\r\ncontainment or disposal facilities and sites.\r\n\u2022 Measures to address soil pollution - decontamination methods and remediation techniques.\r\n\u2022 Case studies related to subsoil pollution problems","goals":"Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:\r\n\u2022 Understand the basic parameters related to subsoil pollution both at the level of waste\r\nmanagement and in terms of geotechnical\/geological characteristics.\r\n\u2022 Distinguish, recognize, and be able to evaluate cases of subsoil pollution.\r\n\u2022 To perceive and understand the causes of pollution in each examined case and to be able to\r\nestimate the level of the problem.\r\n\u2022 To propose solutions regarding the restoration of pollution that has occurred in specific case\r\nstudies.\r\n\u2022 Formulate solutions based on the knowledge acquired during the lessons, assessing the particular\r\nrequirements of the problem at hand.","skills":"The course contributes to the following skills:\r\n\u2022 Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information\r\n\u2022 Decision-making\r\n\u2022 Working independently\r\n\u2022 Project planning\r\n\u2022 Respect for the natural environment\r\n\u2022 Working in an interdisciplinary environment","teaching_methods":"Face to face.","ict_usage":"Lecture presentations using computer and projector, in\r\nperson or by teleconference (remotely) if required.\r\nSupport of the learning process through the e-learning\r\nplatform and electronic communication with students\r\n(online announcements and comments, e-mail,\r\nannouncements on the Department's website etc.). If\r\nrequired, support of students by using teleconference tools\r\nand software.","teaching_organization":{"activity_1":{"description":"Lectures","workload":26},"activity_2":{"description":"Practice\/exercises","workload":26},"activity_3":{"description":"Practice\/exercises","workload":30},"activity_4":{"description":"Individual Study","workload":48},"activity_5":{"description":"","workload":""},"activity_6":{"description":"","workload":""}},"students_evaluation":"Written final examination including:\r\n\u2022 Theoretical knowledge and judgment questions on course\r\nsubjects\r\n\u2022 Solving problems-exercises\r\nWritten assignment (compulsory) which includes:\r\n\u2022 Processing and solving exercises-problems\r\n\u2022 Assessment of understanding key concepts of the course","bib_textbooks":"