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UQU Programs
Environmental Health

Solid waste management

EH3011
Two hours English

Solid waste management

6 Solid waste management
EH3009 Environmental toxicology
Two hours Two requisites
1 Introduction to solid waste management
2 Sources and types of solid wastes, Quantity, factors affecting generation of solid wastes
3 Methods of sampling and characterization of municipal solid waste
4 Solid waste collection and transport
5 Solid waste recycling and reuse
6 Solid waste conversion (thermal conversion)
7 Biochemical conversion
8 Solid waste disposal (landfill)
9 Solid waste legislations and regulations
10 Course review
1.1 Mapped to: K2

Recognize the impacts of improper management of municipal solid wastes on environment and public health

Teaching Strategy Classroom lecturing Discussions and Questioning Techniques
Assessment Methods Quiz, Mid-term and final exams
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Discuss the importance of integrated solid waste management, reuse, recycling and conversion technologies in management of municipal solid wastes

Teaching Strategy Classroom lecturing Discussions and Questioning Techniques
Assessment Methods Quiz, Mid-term and final exams
2.1 Mapped to: S1,S3

Design study for estimation of generation rate and characterization of municipal solid waste in given area

Teaching Strategy In-class lecturing Group discussion Case studies Field visit
Assessment Methods Quiz Mid-term and final exams Homework assignment Field visit report
2.2 Mapped to: S4

Determine the volume required for storage, transportation, and disposal of municipal solid wastes

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Group discussion Case studies Field visit
Assessment Methods Quiz Mid-term and final exams Homework assignment Field visit report
2.3 Mapped to: S1,S4

Recognize the potentiality of solid waste to produce energy

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Group discussion Case studies Field visit
Assessment Methods Quiz Mid-term and final exams Homework assignment Field visit report
2.4 Mapped to: S4

Estimate generation rate and characterization of municipal solid waste in given area

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Group discussion Case studies Field visit
Assessment Methods Quiz Mid-term and final exams Homework assignment Field visit report
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Work independently and as part of a team for identifying and solving problems associated with solid waste generation, collection, transformation and disposal.

Teaching Strategy Group discussion Case studies
Assessment Methods Homework assignment Oral presentation
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
10%
Midterm
20%
Oral presentation
10%
Assignment
10%
Final exam
50%
Total
100%