Waste Management
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
TE0014-20189 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for TE0014
Academic year 2024/2025
Waste Management (TE0014-20173)
2024-11-01 - 2025-01-19
Academic year 2022/2023
Waste Management (TE0014-20042)
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2021/2022
Waste Management (TE0014-20101)
2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2020/2021
Waste Management (TE0014-20140)
2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
Waste Management (TE0014-20061)
2019-11-04 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2018/2019
Waste Management (TE0014-20072)
2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20
Academic year 2017/2018
Waste Management (TE0014-20105)
2017-10-30 - 2018-01-14
Academic year 2016/2017
Waste Management (TE0014-20043)
2016-10-24 - 2017-01-15
Academic year 2015/2016
Waste Management (TE0014-20115)
2015-10-26 - 2016-01-17
Academic year 2014/2015
Waste Management (TE0014-20054)
2014-11-10 - 2015-01-18
Academic year 2013/2014
Waste Management (TE0014-20036)
2013-11-11 - 2014-01-19
Academic year 2012/2013
Waste Management (TE0014-20042)
2012-10-29 - 2013-01-13
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
TE0014 Waste Management, 5.0 Credits
AvfallshanteringSubjects
Technology TechniqueEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Single module | 5.0 | 0302 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, of which 70 credits in teknik/technology, at least 15 credits chemistry, 10 credits biology and 10 credits soil science or geoscience shall be included.Knowledge equivalent to swedish B and english B from upper secondary school.
Objectives
The course aims at providing good knowledge on systems and technologies used for municipal waste management, with emphasis on the organic fraction and how resources in waste can be most efficiently utilized while at the same minimising time the environmental impacts.
On completion of the course the student should be able to
- give definitions, goals, laws and regulations and other regulatory tools for waste management, to describe different treatment processes (incineration, anaerobic digestion, composting and landfilling) and compare these treatments' impact on environment, health and resources.
- calculate the yield and flows over incineration, anaerobic digestion and composting processes for the organic waste fraction.
Content
Subject content
The course provides an overview of the field of waste management, history, legislation and policy instruments in Sweden and the EU. Waste characterization, collection and treatment systems. Technology, process and dimensioning for the sorting of non-organic waste as well as the treatment of organic waste through composting, biogas digestion and incineration. Aspects of environmental challenges with landfilling processes are covered to some extent and system analysis for waste systems is presented.
Learning activities
The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through lectures, computer labs, study visits, calculation exercises and examinations.
Individual studies, not scheduled: exercises, literature studies.
The course exercises the following generic competences:
- oral communication
- written communication
- critical thinking
- problem solving
The following activities are compulsory: computer exercise and study visit.
Cooperation with the surrounding society takes place through study visits and lecturers from the waste management sector.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
The forms of examination are a written exam and written assignments.
Requirements for approved course are an approved written exam, approved assignment and approved participation in compulsory activities.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
The course is part of the semester block 'Soil-Environment' in the Master's Programme in Environmental and Water Engineering.Responsible department
Department of Energy and Technology
Further information
Litterature list
Miljömål samt Etappmål avfall och Etappmål giftfria kretslopp
Bio-waste in Europe — turning challenges into opportunities
A European Green Deal (webbsida)
Towards a circular economy – Waste management in the EU
Organic waste recycling. Technology and management, 3rd edition. IWA Publishing Polprasert (2007) pp: 88-101
Executive summary i UNEP Food waste report
Gold, M., Tomberlin, J.K., Diener, S., Zurbrügg, C. and Mathys, A., 2018. Decomposition of biowaste macronutrients, microbes, and chemicals in black soldier fly larval treatment: A review. Waste Management 82: 302-318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2018.10.022
Edwards 2006 The science of vermiculture: The use of earthworms in organic waste management
UN Sustainable development goals
Schnürer and Javis (2018) Microbiology of the biogas process
Schönborn (1986). Biotechnology, volume 8. Microbial degradations: pp 210-239 (Extralitteratur)
Bad Bug Book: Introduction Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook. US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Read about: Campylobacter, Vibrio, Salmonella, Shigella, EHEC, Entamoeba, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Ascaris and Trichuris
Komakech, A.J., Sundberg, C., Jönsson, H. and Vinnerås, B., 2015. Life cycle assessment of biodegradable waste treatment systems for sub-Saharan African cities. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 99: 100-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.03.006
Albihn, A. and Vinneras, B., 2007. Biosecurity and arable use of manure and biowaste - Treatment alternatives. Livestock Science 112: 232-239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2007.09.015
Vinnerås, B., 2013. Sanitation and hygiene in manure management. Animal manure recycling: Treatment and management: 91-104.
Nationell avfallsplan 2018-2023
Moe (2008) Kandidatrapport Lukt - Kunskapsläge, Modellering och Analys (s 1 – 15)
Ahlqvist (2008) Lukt och VOC från gjutprocesser: s51-75
Jordbruksverket 2021 Att sprida organiska gödselmedel