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EAPS 58300 - Geology Of Landfills |
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course consists of the application of the geological sciences to the siting, exploration and site evaluation for solid waste disposal landfills, plus the evaluation of existing landfill facilities as they pertain to soils, bedrock, stratigraphy, landforms, geologic processes, and hydrogeology. Included are soil and rock exploration, laboratory testing, installation of ground water monitoring devices, and evaluation of contaminant transport. Both attenuation and confinement landfill systems are considered. Geological aspects of solid waste disposal regulations are reviewed and compared to those for hazardous waste disposal. Classroom discussions include evaluation of specific landfill examples and a semester project on a landfill evaluation. A one-day field investigation is required. Typically offered Fall.
3.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Lecture Offered By: College of Science Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci Course Attributes: Upper Division May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours Freshman: 0 - 14 hours Freshman: 15 - 29 hours Prerequisites: GR-EAPS 58300 Requisites General Requirements: ( Student Attribute: GR May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: EAS 11100 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: EAS 38100 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: EAPS 11100 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: EAPS 38100 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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