Waste managementLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC26
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
You know the basic operations of the waste management system and relevant legal requirements as well as the differences in managing various waste streams. You are aware of the possibilities for waste reduction through circular economy and familiar with the techniques used to separate, reuse and recycle waste or to recover energy from waste.
Content
What is waste hierarchy and how is it implemented?
What are the best available technologies for managing different types of waste considering the aspects of sustainability?
Materials
Introduction to circular economy
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
03.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö
Campus
- Kotka Campus
- Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Panu Jouhkimo
Teacher in charge
Liisa Routaharju
Groups
-
EEMI22SVPEnvironmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
Objective
You know the basic operations of the waste management system and relevant legal requirements as well as the differences in managing various waste streams. You are aware of the possibilities for waste reduction through circular economy and familiar with the techniques used to separate, reuse and recycle waste or to recover energy from waste.
Content
What is waste hierarchy and how is it implemented?
What are the best available technologies for managing different types of waste considering the aspects of sustainability?
Opiskelumateriaali
Announced later
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
You know the basic operations of the waste management system and relevant legal requirements as well as the differences in managing various waste streams. You are aware of the possibilities for waste reduction through circular economy and familiar with the techniques used to separate, reuse and recycle waste or to recover energy from waste.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Announced later
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Announced later
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Announced later
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Announced later
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Announced later
Further information
Announced later
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Announced later
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Liisa Routaharju
Teacher in charge
Liisa Routaharju
Groups
-
EEMI21SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know the basic operations of the waste management system and relevant legal requirements as well as the differences in managing various waste streams. You are aware of the possibilities for waste reduction through circular economy and familiar with the techniques used to separate, reuse and recycle waste or to recover energy from waste.
Content
What is waste hierarchy and how is it implemented?
What are the best available technologies for managing different types of waste considering the aspects of sustainability?
Opiskelumateriaali
Announced later
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
You know the basic operations of the waste management system and relevant legal requirements as well as the differences in managing various waste streams. You are aware of the possibilities for waste reduction through circular economy and familiar with the techniques used to separate, reuse and recycle waste or to recover energy from waste.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Possibly a visit to the local waste management center (time announced later).
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Project presentations 20.3. and 27.3.2023.
Exam 17.4.2023
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
None
Opiskelijan työmäärä
This course consists of:
• Lectures 40h (including calculation and groupwork tutoring sessions)
• Independent study and individual assignments 30h (30% of the grade)
• Group assignment (project) 30h (30% of the grade)
• Exam (including estimated time preparing for the exam) 35h (40% of the grade)
Possibly a visit to the local waste management center (time announced later).
Total student workload is 135 h (5 cu)
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Theory lectures
Individual assignment topics covered on tutoring sessions
Group Project
Exam
Further information
Participation on lectures is optional, but highly recommended.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation based on the points from assignments and exam using scale:
•Grade 1: 50-59p
•Grade 2: 60-69p
•Grade 3: 70-79p
•Grade 4: 80-89p
•Grade 5: over 90p
NOTE: late submission of assignments reduces points.
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
01.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Liisa Routaharju
Teacher in charge
Liisa Routaharju
Groups
-
EEMI20SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know the basic operations of the waste management system and relevant legal requirements as well as the differences in managing various waste streams. You are aware of the possibilities for waste reduction through circular economy and familiar with the techniques used to separate, reuse and recycle waste or to recover energy from waste.
Content
What is waste hierarchy and how is it implemented?
What are the best available technologies for managing different types of waste considering the aspects of sustainability?
Opiskelumateriaali
Material announced later.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
You know the basic operations of the waste management system and relevant legal requirements as well as the differences in managing various waste streams. You are aware of the possibilities for waste reduction through circular economy and familiar with the techniques used to separate, reuse and recycle waste or to recover energy from waste.
What is waste hierarchy and how is it implemented?
What are the best available technologies for managing different types of waste considering the aspects of sustainability?
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Project on waste management. More detailed instructions given on the first lecture.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Assignment deadlines announced later.
Exam during week 49.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
View on international waste regulation and policy
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Lectures 40h (including calculation tutoring sessions)
Independent study and individual assignments 40h (40% of the grade)
Group assignment (project) 30h (30% of the grade)
Exam (including estimated time preparing for the exam) 25h (30% of the grade)
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
The course consists of
1) a theoretical part with lectures or calculation tutoring sessions in Teams and independent study of the material (announced later) in preparation for the exam and to help complete individual assignments.
2) a project students work on in groups
Further information
Learn platform will be opened for student enrollments by the beginning of September. More detailed information about the course arrangements will be added there.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual assignments 40p of the grade
Group assignment (project) 30p of the grade
Exam 30p of the grade
Grading scale:
Grade 1: 50-59p
Grade 2: 60-69p
Grade 3: 70-79p
Grade 4: 80-89p
Grade 5: over 90p