Waste Management Technology
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IEYS1403 |
| Curriculum: | YT 2022 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemelä, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
To deepen knowledge on waste and waste management as a part of national and inrternational management of material flow.
Student's Workload
Total work load 135 h, of which
- scheduled studies 70 h
- autonomous studies 65 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
Control of waste management. Management of municipal, industrial and toxic waste. Origin of waste and prevention of waste. Waste treatment methods. Landfills and suitability of waste for landfills. Utilising ICT in waste management.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material specified by the teacher and other current material. Independent information retrieval.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and assignments.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
Exam and assignments. Numeric assessment.