Course syllabus

Miljövård, avfallshantering
Solid Waste Management

FMI090, 15 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15

General Information

Elective for: W4-ms
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is that students should acquire a holistic view on solid waste and waste management from a systems perspective. The students should learn to reflect on the connection between life style, the generation of solid waste, the environmental impact of solid waste, and different policy instruments and their effects.The aim is also to integrate knowledge of the environmental impact of solid waste management with previously acquired knowledge.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course consists of the following:

 

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: A written exam, literature assignment, a paper and a discussion seminar. For the paper to be graded, the course director should have been able to follow the writing process. Participation in seminars and study visits are mandatory. The final grade is based on the written exam and the individual paper and seminar on a 50/50 basis.

Parts
Code: 0113. Name: Examination Part 1.
Credits: 9. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved written exam, approved literature assignment, seminars, study visits
Code: 0213. Name: Examination Part 2.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved report and critical discussion

Admission

Admission requirements:

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Eva Leire, eva.leire@miljo.lth.se
Course homepage: http://miljo.lth.se
Further information: Two possible re-exams: one in the Spring and one in august. the exact timme will be decided together with the students concerned.