Course Weekly Lecture Plan

Week	Topic
1	Introduction to environmental geology: basic concepts and principles
2	Natural disasters: an overview, river flooding
3	Soil and environment: soil classification and physical and chemical features, soil pollution
4	Soil pollution and characterization
5	Water pollution: contaminant types and sources
6	Environmental problems related to water quantity: climate change, heavy pumping, subsidence, and urbanization
7	Groundwater contamination characterization, monitoring and remediation works
8	Midterm examination/Assessment
9	Mining activities and environmental impacts
10	Solid waste and disposal methods
11	Waste disposal: domestic landfills, radioactive waste disposal
12	Land use and site selection in urban planning
13	Environmental impact assessment
14	National and international environmental laws and regulations