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    May 03, 2024  
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GE 685 - Waste Containment

(4 units)
Geotechnical and geohydrogeological aspects of the design, construction, and monitoring of land fills and hazardous wastes in surface and underground structures.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate through homework assignments, exams, and laboratory exercises, that they understand and are able to select and implement proper analysis techniques for a given waste management engineering problem.
2. demonstrate understanding of and appreciation for the engineering challenges and responsibilities involved in managing society’s wastes by participating in classroom lectures and laboratory exercises.
3. demonstrate appreciation for the importance of legal, social and ethical considerations in waste management and in general engineering practice including an understanding of all appropriate laws and regulations as well as emerging issues such as environmental justice and social license to operate.


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