Waste Management (3cr)
Course unit code: E-01225
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
Objectives
The student will be familiar with the principles of waste management, the techniques used therein, waste recycling and the secondary uses of waste material.
Content
The composition, collection, transportation and treatment of waste material; environmental hazards; the applications and secondary uses of waste materials; hazardous waste and the reconditioning of old dump areas.
Further information
Literature: Will be announced in the beginning of the course. Educational methods: teach-in, demonstrations, series of lectures, study conversation, cooperative learning, self study/distance learning, exercises, assignments, practical work, coursework, summary report/essay, collective learning, net learning, field-work (incl. study trips) and seminar. Prerequisites: E-11051, E-11053. Language of instruction: English. Study year: 3.