Definitions for "AOU"
Accelerated Operable Unit. Allows the remedial action for an Operable Unit to proceed prior to completion of the final Record of Decision (ROD) for the total remedial action. AOUs are particularly appropriate where the size and complexity of the total remedial action would seriously delay implementation of independent parts of the action.
Academic Organisational Unit. A unit which the institution has formed in order to undertake teaching and/or research functions, or which is used for the purposes of statistical reporting. Such units are referred to as Schools, Departments or Centres.
see 'Academic Organisational Unit'.