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  Course Description
Course Name : Hazardous Waste Management

Course Code : CEV321

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞATAYHAN BEKİRERSU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The definition of hazardous waste, and identify the characteristics of sınfılandırmasını.
Identify the relevant national and international legislation.
Identify hazardous waste disposal methods.
Grasp of the principles of hazardous waste management.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Understanding of the dangerous wastes and learning the ways to eliminate them.

Course Contents : Identification and characteristics of hazardous waste, hazardous waste resources, human and environmental health impacts of hazardous waste, hazardous waste management, Turkey, the European Union and the legal framework of the US-EPA, hazardous waste management and responsibilities of partners (central government departments, local government units, the waste producers , recoverers, bertarafçılar, waste transporters, etc.)., hazardous waste management strategies and technologies (prevention and mitigation technologies, recycling technologies, treatment-physical, chemical, bio-technologies, hazardous waste disposal and incineration technologies).

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What is hazardous waste? How classified? What are the general characteristics? None. Face-to-Face
2 Environmental legislation in the world and in Turkey and Hazardous Waste Related Legislation. None. Face-to-Face
3 Hazardous Waste Control Regulation and the related communications. None. Face-to-Face
4 Hazardous Waste Control Regulation and the related communications. None. Face-to-Face
5 Hazardous Waste Control Regulation and the related communications. None. Face-to-Face
6 The methods of disposing of hazardous waste. None. Face-to-Face
7 The methods of disposing of hazardous waste. None. Face-to-Face
8 Mid-term exam None. Written exam in the classroom
9 Hazardous waste and proper disposal methods of the textile industry. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
10 Hazardous waste and proper disposal methods of the maritime industry. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
11 Hazardous waste and proper disposal methods of the petroleum industry. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
12 Hazardous waste and proper disposal methods of the chemical industry. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
13 Medical and hazardous waste and proper disposal methods of the pharmaceutical industry. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
14 Different and / or proper disposal methods for hazardous waste mixed selection. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
15 Final exam None. Written exam in the classroom


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
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  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4
2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4
3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 4
4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 3
5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 2
6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 1
7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 3
8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 5
9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 5
10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 1
11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 3
12 Professional and ethical responsibility 5
13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 4
14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 5
15 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 4 52
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 25 25
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 120
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.8
ECTS Credit: 5