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
KSU5311 Waste Management Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NİLGÜN CAMKESEN
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.

Learning Outputs

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: 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

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 4 % 10
Homework Assignments 5 % 20
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 10 6 60
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 5 20 100
Quizzes 4 10 40
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 30 30
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 270

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
2) Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey
3) Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods
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