INTRODUCTION
Majority
of times, geoenvironmental engineers are working on geotechnical
projects with environmental applications, such as, municipal solid
waste landfills, hazardous waste landfills, agricultural waste
treatment ponds, runoff management from processing plants, etc. This
course will equip you with geoenvironmental engineering knowledge that
you can apply in industry or academic settings. In this course you will
learn the fundamental principles and key technologies that are used to
manage municipal, commercial, and industrial solid waste that is
generated in United States. Almost all “waste” on this planet is
created by humans as we enjoy our lifestyle. Industrialization has
contributed to significant increase in waste generation. Broadly, waste
is grouped into municipal solid waste (MSW) and hazardous (solid or
liquid) waste. In order to manage waste economically and comply with
environmental regulations, you would require specialized training and
experience. All civil, environmental, chemical, and agricultural
engineers can benefit from this course.
