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Course Description Course Name : Solid Wastes Course Code : CEV437 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BELGİN BAYAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : The information is given on types, sources, properties and quantities of solid wastes. The information is given about on-site handling,storage and processing, collection, transfer and transport of solid wastes. The information is given on the processing techniques and ultimate disposal (landfilling, composting, combustion and pyrolysis) systems. The information is given on the materials processing and recovery systems for solid wastes. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To understand the importance of types, sources and properties of solid wastes for solid waste management and on-site handling,storage and processing, collection, transfer and transport, the obtained information on processing techniques and ultimate disposal (landfilling, composting, combustion and pyrolysis) systems. Course Contents : In this course are informations on types, sources and properties of solid wastes and engineered systems for solid waste management. 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 Types of solid wastes . Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt 2 Sources of solid wastes . Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt 3 Properties of solid wastes. Collection, transfer and transport of solid wastes. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 4 Collection, transfer and transport of solid wastes. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 5 Optimation of Collection, transfer and transport of solid wastes. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 6 Transfer stations. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 7 Landfilling with solid wastes. Design and operation of landfills. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 8 Landfilling with solid wastes. Design and operation of landfills. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 9 Mid Exam Reading and Homework Writing Exam 10 Landfilling with solid wastes. Design and operation of landfills. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 11 Composting (Aerobic conversion). Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 12 Combustion of waste materials. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 13 Pyrolysis of waste materials. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 14 Recovery of waste materials. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems 15 Solid waste management. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt 16/17 Final Exam. Reading and Homework Writing Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture Notes with Slayts (Prof.Dr. Belgin Bayat, 2013).  TMMOB Turkish Society of Environmental Engineering,1995. Solid Waste Management, ANKARA. Required Course Material(s)   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 5 2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 5 3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 5 4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 5 5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 5 6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 4 7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 5 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 4 11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 4 12 Professional and ethical responsibility 5 13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 5 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. 1 * 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 3 39 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 85 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.4 ECTS Credit: 3