102-0325-AAL  Waste Management

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Abstract	Introduction into the problems of waste handling with the goal to get the ability of seeing and improving the influence of commodities and products with there packaging to the environment - as they are becoming waste. Knowing the different mechanical and chemical processes, which are applicable in the field of waste management.
Learning objective	In the course "Waste Management", the competencies of process understanding, system understanding, modeling, concept development, measurement methods and data analysis & interpretation are taught. The competencies process understanding and system understanding are applied and examined in addition. Concept development is also examined.
Content	This lecture gives a comprehensive overview of the different waste-types and waste handling possibilities: *Waste composition as a mirror of the human evolution *Waste definition (formation, amount, energy content, waste composition) *Several recycling possibilities and processes *Thermal waste treatment (electricity/district heat as products), including off-gas cleaning and incineration residue handling with regards to the final residue storage in a landfill and the problems which have to be solved there *Special fields like biological waste handling (composting, fermentation), handling of special wastes and municipal sewage sludge treatment *Economical aspects
Lecture notes	Martin F. Lemann, Christoph Leitzinger, Leo S. Morf: Waste Management Edition 2020, 433 pages ISBN 978-3-9525297-0-6
Literature	Martin F. Lemann, Christoph Leitzinger, Leo S. Morf: Waste Management Edition 2020, 433 pages ISBN 978-3-9525297-0-6
Prerequisites / Notice	basic of chemical processes has to be known
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Media and Digital Technologies fostered Problem-solving assessed Project Management fostered Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Customer Orientation fostered Leadership and Responsibility fostered Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Negotiation fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility fostered Creative Thinking fostered Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	M. Haupt
Type	session examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination	oral 30 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination	The oral exam consists of: -a short presentation about a selected topic -questions about the script.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Programme	Section	Type
Environmental Engineering Master	Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements	E-