CivE 628
Municipal Solid Waste Management
Description
This course examines the engineering and management principles required to handle municipal solid waste streams while safeguarding public health and the environment. Students will learn to analyze and predict waste streams and evaluate methods for refuse collection, storage, and transport. The curriculum covers the engineering design and operational mechanics of modern processing and disposal facilities, including recycling, composting, incineration, and landfilling. Additionally, the course addresses solid waste legislation, environmental impact mitigation, and the complexities of facility siting.Learning Outcomes
- Define and explain advanced fundamental and engineering concepts of waste management and treatment concerning composition, properties, treatment or transformation processes.- Prepare preliminary engineering design calculations related to waste treatment facilities.
- Identify relevant legislation and regulations, future trends in waste management industry, and resource recovery options from various waste streams.
- Make an oral presentation related to waste management and treatment practices, and critically analyze in a written report.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 3 | 37.8 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None defined
None defined
Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| B1 - 2026/2027 - Winter - Bipro Dhar |
| B1 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Bipro Dhar |
| B1 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Bipro Dhar |
| B1 - 2023/2024 - Winter - Calvin Chung |
| B1 - 2022/2023 - Winter - Bipro Dhar |
| B1 - 2020/2021 - Winter - Bipro Dhar |