ENV5004 Waste Recycling TechnologiesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENV5004 Waste Recycling Technologies Spring 3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜSEYİN ÖZDEMİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The course focuses on the discussion of economic principles of waste management It presents not only theoretical aspects of the waste management treatment but focuses mainly on modern trends in this field, scientific knowledge and design of environmental policy in the practice.

-recognize waste types
-principles of waste recovery
-know theoretical aspects of the waste management treatment
-integrated policy and planning on waste recovery and recycling
Economical aspects of waste recovery

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Use a systems approach to design waste recovery systems
2. Know the principles of waste management
3. Understand economic context of waste management
4. recognize links between legislative and economic instruments
5. waste market and relations triangle waste production-waste treatment-technology producer
6. understand basic concepts, waste management and structure of waste flow, legislative minimum
7. identify basic problems and trends in waste management in Turkey and in the world
8. Gain knowledge on waste management policies

Course Content

Collection and sorting of wastes. Waste minimization, recycling, recovery, reuse. Sharing of wastes and industrial symbiosis. Industrial metabolism. Industrial ecology. Use of wastes in agriculture. Energy generation from wastes.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, history of waste management
2) Basic concepts, legistlative minimum, identifying basic problems and trends in waste management in Turkey and in the world
3) Economics and waste: what connects them and on the contrary what divides them
4) Waste generation, collection, buyout and treatment (flow streams)
5) European revolution in waste collection and transport, or what is the best way to reuse (or recovery) or waste disposal, Modern trends in waste recovery - material recycling vs. energyrecovery – boundaries of possibility?
6) Legislative boundaries of waste recovery and social impacts
7) mid term / Waste management policy; Regulation instruments and their efficiency –good and bad ways; Motivate consumers to produce less waste? If so, how? ; Privatization and liberalization of waste management services all subjects learnt until this week
8) Waste management policy; Regulation instruments and their efficiency –good and bad ways; Motivate consumers to produce less waste? If so, how? ; Privatization and liberalization of waste management services
9) Recovery and recycling of solid wastes
10) Recovery and re-use of waste waters
11) Biological methods in waste recovery and recycling
12) Heat recovery from waste gases and liquids
13) Recycling of domestic organic wastes
14) Presentations and assessment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: dersi veren öğretim üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır

will be provided by the lecturer
References: Hansen J A (1996). Management of urban biodegradable wastes. Pub James & James (Science Publishers), Ltd, London. ISBN 1-873936 58 8 (SAC Craibstone Library).
Manser A G R, Keeling A A (1996). Practical handbook of processing and recycling on municipal waste. Pub CRC Lewis London, ISBN 1-56670-164.3 £61.00 (SAC Craibstone Library).
O'Riordan, T, (2000) Environmental Science for Environmental Management. Prentice Hall. ISBN 0582 356334. Chapter 18. (Restricted to library)
Middleton, N, 2003. The Global Casino: An introduction to environmental issues. Arnold. ISBN 0340 809493 (Restricted to library)
SEPA (1999). National Waste Strategy for Scotland. December 1999. (Free) (Restricted to library)
SEPA (2003). National waste plan
Williams, P T, (1998). Waste Treatment and Disposal. John Wiley & Sons. Chichester. ISBN. 0-471-98166-4 (Restricted to library). SAC Edinburgh Library
Williams, P T, (2005). Waste Treatment and Disposal. Second Edition. John Wiley & Sons. Chichester.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 4 % 15
Presentation 1 % 15
Project 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 8 112
Presentations / Seminar 1 8 8
Project 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 4 2 8
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 16 16
Total Workload 208

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines 5
2) Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey 4
3) Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods 4
4) Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions 4
5) Gaining knowledge and information on modern techniques and methods that are available in engineering applications and comprhensive knowledge on adaptation and applicability of these techniques 5
6) Ability to employ analytical, modeling, and experimental design, and implement research-based applications; ability to analyze and interpret complex conditions might occure during this process 3
7) Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases 2
8) Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments 3
9) Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work 5
10) Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary 5
11) Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment 5