HAZARDOUS AND SPECIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Course Description

The objective of this course is to teach the definition of hazardous waste and strategies used to handle and manage hazardous waste. The course content includes sources, generators, and principles of collection, transport, characterization and management of hazardous waste. The focus is on various management technologies; reduction, reuse, recycle, physicochemical treatment, biological processes, incineration, stabilization and solidification, land disposal but also gives an insight to the corrective actions to be taken at hazardous waste spill sites, energy recovery from hazardous wastes, legal and administrative considerations of hazardous waste management. The course uses lecture notes and discussions for the theoretical information, exercises, tutorials, videos and a term project learning to use the theory in practice

HAZARDOUS AND SPECIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Identify and classify hazardous waste
2. 02 2. Explain toxicology and evalute lethal toxicity
3. 03 3.To explain the different treatment methods for hazardous waste management
4. 04 4.To discuss about the adventages and disadventages of different treatment methods for hazardous waste management

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 LaGrega M, Buckingham P and Evans J. ‘Hazardous Waste Management’ 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2000.
2. 02 "Tchobanoglous G and Kreith F ‘Handbook of Solid Waste Management' 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2000 "

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Identify and classify hazardous waste SOLO 2.5
2. L02 2. Explain toxicology and evalute lethal toxicity SOLO 3.5
3. L03 3.To explain the different treatment methods for hazardous waste management SOLO 4
4. L04 4.To discuss about the adventages and disadventages of different treatment methods for hazardous waste management SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
3. Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
4. Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
5. Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
6. Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
7. Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
8. Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
9. Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
10. Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
11. Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
12. Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
13. Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable
14. Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
16. Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
17. Ability to work effectively as an individual.
18. Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
19. Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
20. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
21. Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
22. Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
23. Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24. Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
25. Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
26. Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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