Please note: you are viewing unit and programme information
for a past academic year. Please see the current academic year for up to date information.
| Unit name |
Waste and Contaminated Land Management |
| Unit code |
EFMGM3410 |
| Credit points |
15 |
| Level of study |
M/7
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Howden |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
Department of Civil Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
Waste and Contaminated Land Management
Aims:
- To provide a knowledge of the issues involved in the management of wastes so as to minimise the quantity generated, transported and disposed and the impact on the environment
- To provide an understanding of the characteristics of wastes, and associated arisings, and the selection, process design and operation of treatment and disposal works to meet environmental standards.
- To understand the factors influencing the selection of land remediation techniques and the operational management implications for existing and new sites.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise the existing procedures for waste and land management and suggest improvements.
- By use of engineering and scientific principles, develop and undertake the critical evaluation of alternative proposals and designs for waste treatment and disposal facilities to meet environmental standards.
- Liaise with environmental regulators and customers on the control measures needed to meet environmental standards.
