Class Waste Management and Treatment Techniques

This curricular unit will provide students with knowledge and tools to participate in processes of waste planning, valorization, treatment and management, as a main work field of an Environmental Engineer's professional practice, allowing them to acquire the following skills: Understand the concepts of waste management hierarchy and integrated waste management. Compare the legal framework at different geographical contexts. Understand institutional models for waste management. Learn and test waste classification methodologies and references. Understand the mechanisms for the 'end-of-waste status'. Analyze the different technological solutions available for the treatment and final destination of waste. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different technological alternatives. Test the integration in real context of knowledge acquired in other curricular units.

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1. Presentation, Evaluation Method and Introduction to the Curricular Unit 2. Introduction to Waste Treatment and Management What are and why waste is generated Historical Perspective Current situation and evolution perspectives Integrated waste management concept Waste Management Hierarchy 3. Legal, Institutional and Instrumental Framework Legal and regulatory principles Diplomas and directives Waste classification Waste planning Waste prevention Waste management Licensing of waste treatment activities Waste transportation Waste registration systems Waste declassification Waste management entities 4. Waste Management Systems and Technologies Need for a systemic and life-cycle perspective on waste management Material and immaterial flows Challenges on the management of biowastes Analysis of the different operations of a waste management system Operational issues 5. Waste Management and Circular Economy

In this CU, whenever possible (also depending on the size and characteristics of the class), some active methodologies (including innovative ones) will be used to promote a more integrated learning and a greater involvement of students in teaching / learning activities - namely, Project Based Learning (PBL), flipped classroom, gamification, digital forum, peer assessment and self-assessment and formative assessment with feedback. These methodologies will be used in the practical components of the CU, carried out mainly in a collaborative environment (in working groups), which will consolidate the theoretical contents, involvement and interpersonal relationship skills. In terms of digital technologies, the following will be used: Moodle (communication, sharing of documents and information, carrying out surveys, handing in assignments, carrying out written tests, publishing results) YouTube (content search and sharing) Kahoot! (gamification)

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