THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

1 - Knowledge and understanding Knowledge of the main pedogenetic processes. Knowledge of the processes that determine the presence of inorganic pollutants in the soil system. Knowledge of the main methodologies for in situ reduction of the mobility and bioavailability of inorganic contaminants in the soil system. 2 - Applying knowledge and understanding Knowing how to apply the main factors of environmental chemistry related to the cycles of trace elements and metalloids in the soil system. Being able to frame the pedogenetic processes in relation to the different factors that influence them. 3 - Making judgments Being able to apply notions and principles useful for recognizing the main types of soils. 4 - Communication skills Knowing how to communicate the nature of the main pedogenetic processes. Knowing how to communicate the main methodologies for the remediation of soils contaminated by inorganic pollutants. 5 - Ability to learn Have the ability to consult the scientific literature on pedogenetic processes 5 - Ability to learn Have the ability to consult the scientific literature on pedogenetic processes and on the main environmental alterations at catchment and hillslope scales. Ability to understand geomorphodynamics in lanscapes with high anthropic impact.

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SILVANO MIGNARDI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Pedology, soil, soil importance and functions. Soil formation and evolution processes. Soil classification. Elements of environmental chemistry related to the cycles of trace elements and metalloids in the soil system. Processes that determine the presence of inorganic pollutants in the soil and factors that condition their mobility and bioavailability. Strategies for in situ reduction of the mobility and bioavailability of inorganic soil contaminants.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Chemistry and Physics. Fundamental minerals of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Classification of the rocks. Geochemical classification of the elements.
Books
Khan Towhid Osman (2013) SOILS - Principles, Properties and Management. ISBN: 978-94-007-5663-2 Ibrahim Misral (2004) SOIL POLLUTION - Origin, Monitoring and Remediation ISBN: 978-3-662-05400-0
Frequency
Attendance is not compulsory, but assiduous participation by the student is recommended.
Exam mode
The assessment of the actual achievement by the student is through an oral test with open stimulus and open answer. The determination of the final grade takes into account the logic followed by the student in answering the questions, the adequacy of the answer in relation to the skills that the student assumes he has acquired and the use of an appropriate language. The student must demonstrate that he has acquired a basic knowledge of the topics related to pedology, soil formation processes, processes that determine the presence of the main inorganic pollutants in the soil, as well as the main methodologies for in situ reduction of the mobility and bioavailability of inorganic soil contaminants. Furthermore, he must be able to apply the acquired knowledge in a competent and reflective way. In order to obtain the maximum score, the student must demonstrate excellent knowledge of all the subjects dealt with in the course, have studied the focal points in depth and be able to link these topics in a coherent and logical way.
Bibliography
Specialist technical and scientific articles provided by the teachers. Lecture notes.
Lesson mode
The teaching method adopted includes lectures in the classroom. During the frontal lessons, videos relating to the main aspects covered during the course will also be used.
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseEnvironmental Monitoring and Recovery
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDGEO/09
  • CFU3