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UQU Programs
Environmental Health

Hazardous waste management

EH4016
3 hours English

Hazardous waste management

7 Hazardous waste management
EH3011 Solid waste management
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction
2 Definition and classification of hazardous waste
3 Hazardous waste sources and generation
4 Hazardous waste fate and pathways
5 hazardous waste toxicity and risk assessment
6 Hazardous waste labelling and shipping
7 Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
8 Hazardous waste minimization and remediation
9 Biomedical waste management
10 Radioactive waste management
11 Hazardous waste regulations
1.1 Mapped to: K2

Identify key sources, typical quantities generated, composition, and properties of hazardous wastes

Teaching Strategy Classroom lecturing Discussions
Assessment Methods Examination
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Describe the toxicity of hazardous waste and their impact on human health

Teaching Strategy Classroom lecturing Discussions
Assessment Methods Examination
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Explain the properties of hazardous waste.

Teaching Strategy In-class lecturing Group discussion
Assessment Methods Examination Assignment
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S4

Recognize the pre-release and post-release management of hazardous waste

Teaching Strategy In-class lecturing Group discussion
Assessment Methods Examination Assignment Field visit report
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S2

Recognize the relevant regulations that apply for facilities used for disposal, and destruction of waste

Teaching Strategy In-class lecturing Group discussion
Assessment Methods Examination Assignment Field visit report
2.4 Mapped to: S3, S4

Design Hazardous Waste Landfills including closure, post-closure, and rehab issues

Teaching Strategy In-class lecturing Group discussion
Assessment Methods Examination Assignment
3.1 Mapped to: V2

Exhibit a strong sense of responsibility and understanding of the importance of waste prevention, minimization, recycling, disposal, and treatment by professionally evaluating and advocating for sustainable practices in site remediation projects.

Teaching Strategy Group discussion Case studies
Assessment Methods Assignment presentation
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Work independently, or as part of a team to write a comprehensive overview of hazardous wastes management .

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