Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Waste Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV11124
Module leader: Andrew Livingstone
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Introduction to Waste and RecyclingWaste arising, volumes, disposal, historical perspective, UK and other nation state comparisonsWaste management optionsReduce, reuse, recycle, residue.Residuals managementDisposal optionsStudent-led case studyA recycling or waste management option selected for more detailed analysis
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: To investigate and understand domestic, EU and international resource use and associated waste management options and consequences.

LO2: To analyse real-life case studies and identify key factors influencing resource and waste management strategies.

LO3: To evaluate the effectiveness of different resource and waste management strategies from an economic, technical and environmental perspective.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew Livingstone
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 13 Tutorials help to further students' knowledge of particular topics. This may involve class discussions, questions, presentations, group or individual work and videos with discussion.
Online Guided independent study 161 Guided independent study may involve reading, working on tutorial tasks or reflective exercises, accessing resources discussed in class and working on assessments.
Face To Face Lecture 26 Lectures are to introduce and explain topics and to guide students towards further reading or other resources for self-study. This may be supplemented by class discussions, group or individual work and videos.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2 Week 9 , WORDS= 2500 Essay
Class Test 50 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hours The class test covers all the module learning outcomes. The location of the test will be on campus, in keeping with the normal timetabled class. However, the room may need to be changed to allow for seating arrangements
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Waste Management
 

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