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Unit of Study PLAN3001 Waste as a Resource (2024)

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Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an advanced understanding of the types of waste and their impacts on the environment.

understand complex waste management technologies and waste minimisation strategies.

measure the impact of newly manufactured versus recycled material on the behaviour of produced products

critically evaluate the concept of the circular economy

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Assessment
Literature review40%
Poster30%
Short written response30%

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Assessment
Literature review40%
Poster30%
Short written response30%

Prescribed learning resources

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