SL
5.0Reviewed May 28, 2021
Amazing course. As a chemical engineering graduate, it felt good to hear very familiar terms as well as learn new ones.
Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications
Cleaning up the large number of groundwater contamination sites is a significant and complex environmental challenge. The environmental industry is continuously looking for remediation methods that are both effective and cost-efficient. Over the past 10 years there have been amazing, important developments in our understanding of key attenuation processes and technologies for evaluating natural attenuation processes, and a changing institutional perspective on when and where Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) may be applied. Despite these advances, restoring groundwater contaminated by anthropogenic sources to allow for unrestricted use continues to be a challenge. Because of a complex mix of physical, chemical, and biological constraints associated with active in-situ cleanup technologies, there has been a long standing focus on understanding natural processes that attenuate groundwater contaminant plumes. We will build upon basic environmental science and environmental engineering principles to discover how to best implement MNA as a viable treatment for groundwater contamination plumes. Additionally we will delve into the history behind and make predictions about the new directions for this technology. Any professional working in the environmental remediation industry will benefit from this in-depth study of MNA. We will use lectures, readings, and computational exercises to enhance our understanding and implementation of MNA. At the completion of this course, students will have updated understanding and practical tools that can be applied to all possible MNA sites.
Status: Laboratory Research
Status: Environmental Engineering
AdvancedCourse28 hours
Featured reviews
CD
5.0Reviewed Dec 8, 2021
Recommended for experienced environmental engineers and geologists. Topics are advanced but the learning modules are straight forward. Assignments reflected the modules.
BD
4.0Reviewed Dec 28, 2021
It could be a little bit difficult for people without a basic background but the instructors are well-knowledged and cool.
BP
4.0Reviewed May 15, 2017
Good overview of MNA. Homework problems were interesting, but not mandatory. I think I would have engaged in the course more if I had to complete the homework for a grade.
RC
5.0Reviewed Jun 12, 2020
This course is apt for all those researchers interested in well compiled knowledge about what's latest happening in the field of groundwater remediation technologies.
MH
5.0Reviewed Nov 5, 2016
Excellent course to provide a broad understanding of scientific concepts and current applications of degradation processes and programs critical to modern environmental remediation programs.
VR
5.0Reviewed Dec 2, 2021
A fun and informative course. Best way to develop a interest towards MNA! The course videos are superb fun and I enjoyed it thoroughly
MP
5.0Reviewed Aug 21, 2023
Hello, thank you for your efforts in the course. It was very useful and beautiful. I hope you will always be healthy and happy. Mohammad Pakzad from Iran.
UC
5.0Reviewed Aug 14, 2018
This course is very informative and very good for environmental engineers . It gives the insight of the natural attenuation of groundwater.
UJ
4.0Reviewed Feb 20, 2019
It was really a great experience to complete this course with good grade. I have ambition to complete more courses through Coursera.
NP
4.0Reviewed Nov 7, 2016
The contents of the course were relevant and highlighted some real issues and considerations to have in mind, but quizzes were a bit ambiguous and there were some issues in there.
HS
5.0Reviewed Oct 20, 2020
Great course! I feel like I have a much better understanding of the nature of MNA and how it is applicable to remediation.