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On completion of this module students should be able to: Explain the waste management hierarchy. Describe the key waste management legislation. Specify the essential elements to be included in a waste management plan. Calculate land requirements in a nutrient management plan. Describe the principles of composting, anaerobic digestion and incineration. Outline the main features in the design and operation of a modern landfill.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 49 |
Online Learning | 12 |
Total | 125 |
An Engineering, Science or Agricultural Science background would be beneficial.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Assignment on waste topic. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Group Project: Siting of a waste management facility. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback provided post-assessment.