ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, THESIS) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
KSU5311 | Waste Management | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NİLGÜN CAMKESEN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The purpose of this course is to teach the solid waste management in an integrated manner. Solid waste definition, resources, recycling, reuse, reduction of waste, collection, accumulation and processing will be examined in the scope of this course. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; A student who completes this course, I. Defines waste term II. Classifies solid waste and knows properties III. Distinguishes physical, chemical and biological properties of domestic solid waste IV. Associates sources, types and composition of the hazardous wastes that is existing in solid waste V. Defines Solid Waste Management term that can be applied to the activities related with solid waste management VI. Interpret waste processing, separation and processing at source VII. Categorizes waster transfer and transport VIII. Evaluates waste disposal strategies, generates appropriate collection and disposal system by considering legislations IX. Investigates energy recovery systems from solid waste X. Investigates objectives and scope of Solid Waste Management Regulation |
Solid waste sources and contents, recycling, reuse, waste reducing. Integrated waste management. Collecting, saving and treating of wastes. Medical waste management, hazardous waste management, treatment and remove methods, recovery and reuse of waste waters. Urban, industrial and agricultural reuse, reuse system financement. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction : Solid waste definition | |
2) | Classification of solid waste | |
3) | Physical, chemical and biological properties of municipal solid waste | |
4) | Sources, types and composition of hazardous waste that is existing in solid waste | |
5) | Introduction to Waste Management | |
6) | Minimization of waste generation | |
7) | Processing, sorting, storage and processing at source | |
8) | MID-TERM | |
9) | Collection of solid waste | |
10) | Waste transfer and transport types | |
11) | Transfer stations | |
12) | Disposal of solid waste | |
13) | Physical, chemical and biological methods of energy production from solid waste | |
14) | Legislation on waste management |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Derste Verilen Notlar / Lecture Notes |
References: | Course Notes, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Borat Integrated Solid Waste Management: Engineering Principles and Management Issues. Tchobanoglous G., Theisen H., Vigil S.A. McGraw-Hill International Editions. ISBN: 0-07-063237-5 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 10 | % 0 |
Quizzes | 4 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 10 | 6 | 60 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | 20 | 100 |
Quizzes | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Total Workload | 270 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods | |
2) | Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey | |
3) | Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines | |
4) | Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions | |
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 | |
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 | |
7) | Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases | |
8) | Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments | |
9) | Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work | |
10) | Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary | |
11) | Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment |