Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites
Study the environment’s principal theories and global remediation techniques with the Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites certification course.
Online
12 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites online course is an environmental engineering programme, developed by IIT Roorkee and University of Rhode Island. Aspirants with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Sciences can take up this curriculum. Assistant professor Bhanu Prakash Vellanki from IIT Roorkee along with Prof. Thomas Boving from University of Rhode Island will instructs the course, through numerous interactive learning sessions and written assignments.
The Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites certification syllabus splits into four learning modules. It further divides into subtopics covered over 12 weeks. These include remediation processes, law, regulations, groundwater, solidification, and more. A prior understanding of biology, chemistry, and physics is crucial to enroll in this training. Moreover, the course supports industrial learning through Degremont, Nalco Water, Thermax, and Veolia Water, and other companies.
The Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites certification is an AICTE approved FDP (Faculty Development Programme). Students can also avail of a certificate if they opt for it. They will have to pay a nominal fee and meet the criteria mentioned for the certificate. This certificate will be verifiable on NPTEL’s website.
The Highlights
- Assignments
- IIT Roorkee and University of Rhode Island's educator
- 12-week programme
- Online course with in-depth learning
- An e-certificate
- Ongoing elective curriculum
- Proctored exam
- Learning modules
- Final assessment
Important dates
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 17 Apr, 2026
Programme Offerings
- assignments
- IIT Roorkee faculty member
- E-certificate
- Expert-driven curriculum
- Proctored assessment
- University of Rhode Island faculty
- Study references.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Roorkee |
- Learners need not pay a course fee to learn the Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites by SWAYAM.
- Only those who opt for a certificate need to pay an exam fee of Rs. 1,000.
Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites fee structure -
Course title | Amount |
Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites course learning | NIL |
Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites course learning and certification | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Students need to first complete an entry-level Chemistry course and understand Biology, Chemistry, and Physics processes affecting an environment’s engineering, to enroll in the Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites programme.
Certificate Qualifying Details
Candidates need to secure 10/25 or more in the assignments given. As for the exam, a score of 30/75 or more is required for the Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites certification.
What you will learn
By completing the Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites training, candidates will learn:
- Bioremediation
- Soil washing
- Risk management
- Regulations and laws
- Surfactant extraction
- Remediation
- Waste classification
- Groundwater
- Sediments
Who it is for
Candidates pursuing an environmental engineering-based degree or professionals already working in this field will benefit from the Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites training.
Admission Details
Step 1: View the Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites online course’s online prospectus by clicking the link given here: Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites - Course (nptel.ac.in).
Step 2: After reading the details, click on the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option.
Step 3: Students have an option of using their Facebook, Google, or Microsoft account to create a new learning account with SWAYAM. They can also manually enter their email address and create a new username and password to do so. If they’re already registered with SWAYAM, they can use those credentials to proceed.
Step 4: Once done, commence learning from the programme immediately.
Application Details
Candidates need not submit a fully-drawn application to register for the Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites programme. Merely signing up with SWAYAM with a username, mail ID, and password will suffice. Learners can also register via their Facebook/Microsoft/Google ID.
The Syllabus
Introduction
Laws, Regulations and Remediation
- Legal Concepts
- Types of Law
- Regulations
- Federal
Laws/Regulations
- History
- Objectives
- Remediation Process
- Definition of hazardous waste
- Waste Classification
- Corrective Action
Risk Assessment
- Introduction
- Terminology
- History
Risk Assessment
- Steps in Human Health Risk Assessment
- Data Collection and Evaluation
- Exposure Assessment
- Toxicity Assessment
- Risk Characterization
- Risk Management
- Risk Communication
- Ecological Risk Assessment
- Risk-based Corrective Action
Remedial Options
- Introduction
- Administrative Options
Groundwater
- Plume Containment
- Introduction
- Extraction wells
- Extraction trenches
- Injection wells/trenches
- Wells/barriers
Pump and Treat
- Introduction
- Contaminant behavior
- Design considerations
Source Control
- Philosophy
- Options
Permeable Reactive Barriers
- Introduction
- Redox reactions
- Kinetics
- Design considerations
Monitored Natural Attenuation
- Introduction
- Evaluation
- Monitoring
- Mechanisms
- Plume Types
- Lines of Evidence
- Case Study
Soils/Sediments
- Excavation
- Use
- Techniques
- Control of contaminant transport
- Typical costs
Landfill
- Hazardous waste landfill
- Solid waste landfill
Containment
- Characteristics of barrier materials
- Alternatives
Solidification/Stabilization
- Introduction
- Fundamentals
- Chemical
- physical
Solidification/Stabilization
- Leaching
- Single-component
- Multi-component
Solidification/Stabilization
- Design Considerations
- TCLP-based approach
- Risk-based approach
Chemical Treatment
- Non-redox reactions
- Reductive processes
- Oxidative processes (ISCO)
Surfactant extraction
- Introduction
- Surfactant properties
- Configurations
Soil Vapor Extraction
- Introduction
- Fundamentals
- Design considerations
Bioremediation
- Introduction
- Fundamentals
- Important processes
- Examples
Phytoremediation
- Mechanisms
- Examples
Thermal Processes
- Introduction
- Incineration
- Thermal Desorption
- Aqueous Oxidation
Soil Washing
- Introduction
- Process Description
- Design Considerations
Evaluation process
Candidates must pay the required fees and register for Swayam’s proctored examination, conducted in their designated test centres. This examination will commence on 25th April 2021, where students must score 30/75. As for the in-course assignments, they must secure 10/25, and by meeting these criteria, aspirants will receive the Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites certification.
Candidates should note that even if they score 40/100 without scoring the specific marks in the test and assignments, they won’t obtain the certificate.
Instructors
IIT Roorkee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The curriculum contains four learning modules spread over 12 weeks.
The Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites certification aims at developing an understanding of remediation contaminated sites and skills to choose, design, and screen remediation technologies.
It falls under an elective type of Faculty Development Programme.
Assistant professor Bhanu Prakash Vellanki from the IIT Roorkee and Prof. Thomas Boving from University of Rhode Island teaches the programme.
The total score of the final test of 100% will be converted to 75% for scoring.