OEKB301877 In-situ treatment of polluted soils and sediments: phytoremediation, in-situ fixation and attenuation techniques


Type
Exercise course
Semester hours
3
Lecturer (assistant)
Selbertinger, Roman , Oburger, Eva , Santangeli, Michael , Spiridon, Andreea-Florentina
Organisation
Soil Research
Offered in
Sommersemester 2026
Languages of instruction
Englisch

Content

Lab practical in in-situ soil remediation

This course offers practical training in in-situ soil remediation techniques. Students conduct a greenhouse experiment to assess the effectiveness of different amendments in heavy metal–contaminated soil. The practical component includes experimental setup, sampling, analysis, and data evaluation over four scheduled sessions at Campus Tulln. Results are presented and discussed at the end of the course.

Previous knowledge expected

We recommend parallel attandence of course OEKB301870 (Soil Pollution and Remediation) as it covers the theoretical foundations that support the practical work in this course.

Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- design and conduct a greenhouse experiment to evaluate phytoremediation, chemical in situ fixation, and natural attenuation strategies for heavy metal–contaminated soils
- apply laboratory methods for sampling, analysis, and interpretation of soil and plant parameters
- analyze experimental data and critically assess the effectiveness of the remediation amendments
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.