ENVR09015 2013 WASTE MANAGEMENT
Full Title
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Transcript Title
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Code
ENVR09015
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Ann-Marie Duddy, Billy Fitzgerald, Steve Tonry, Margaret Savage
Programme Membership
SG_SENVP_O09 201400 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Science in Environmental Protection
SG_SENVP_M09 201300 Master of Science in Environmental Protection
Description
The Module introduces learners to waste management at both national and organisational levels. The Module addresses the amount and characteristics of wastes arising in the State. The policy shift from various forms of disposal towards elimination at source and use of waste as a resource is explored. Waste minimisation treatment and disposal options and are discussed as is waste auditing. The subject also reviews the current regulatory framework waste producers and management activities.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Research and evaluate a range of contemporary waste prevention, minimisation, recovery and treatment options and determine the circumstances where they are appropriate.
2.
Evaluate Irish waste statistics and discuss the main impacts of current national waste management strategies.
3.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the major obligations/provisions of the main current Irish legislation that relates to waste management and evaluate to what extent these address the issues in relation to waste in Ireland.
4.
Explain how to plan and implement a resource efficiency programme
5.
Communicate in a manner appropriate to the audience addressed.
Module Assessment Strategies
The assignments encourage the learner to research, analyse, evaluate and and report on aspects of waste management. The on-line MCQs are both formative and summative and will assist the learner to assess his/her own learning and encourage timely study during the semester.
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to waste management
The classification of waste
Waste policy and the national waste database
Waste minimisation, recovery and treatment options
Waste disposal
Resource efficiency
Sectoral waste issues
Waste legislation
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assignment Waste management | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 7 | 1,4,5 |
| 2 | Assignment Applicable Legislation | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 11 | 1,3,5 |
| 3 | Multiple Choice MCQs | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam Written exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 50 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Site visits, lectures | 12 | Once Per Semester | 0.80 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | On-line lectures, manuals, assigned reading, summative and formative quizzes etc. | 80 | UNKNOWN | 80.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Research, writing reports reading, studying for exams etc | 120 | UNKNOWN | 120.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 80.80 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Course Manuals
Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P. (2003) Handbook of solid waste management and waste minimization technologies Butterworth-Heinemann Amsterdam ; Boston
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. 2005. Action at Work: A Guide for Large Organisations to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government , (2006) Best Practice Guidelines on the Preparation of Waste Management Plans for Construction and Demolition Projects
EPA, 2012 (or most recent), National Waste Database Report.
EPA, 2009, National Waste Prevention Programme (NWPP) Outline Work Plan 2009-2012
EPA, 2005, The Nature and Extent of Unauthorised Waste Activity in Ireland.
EPA 2000. Landfill Site Design.
Limerick Clare Kerry Regional Waste Management Office (no date) Waste Prevention Guide for Industry & Business
Woodard & Curran, I. 2011, Industrial Waste Treatment Handbook, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford. (e-book)
Williams, Paul T. (2005) Waste treatment and disposal (2nd ed). Wiley Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, NJ, USA
Other Resources
Adobe Connect – Live Lecture Room Software
IT Sligo Learn On-line Moodle Webpage
Current up to date web browser (e.g. Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer)
access to broadband
regional exam centres
Additional Information
Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops; normally there is one workshop in this subject.