Study method
100% online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
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Subject details
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- Introduction to Waste Management Composition and Characterization of Waste
- Waste Collection and Transportation
- Waste Prevention and Recycling
- Waste Treatment and Disposal
- Challenges of Waste Management System
- Construction and Demolition Waste Management
- Hazardous and Radio-active Waste Management
- Emerging ‘Zero Waste’ Concept Waste Management: Case Studies Life Cycle Design and Environmental Assessments
- Regulatory Policies and Strategies
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Study resources
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Online materials
- Audio-Video streaming
- Online Assessment
- Printable format materials
- Resources and Links
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In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Special requirements
No special requirements
The subject will provide an overview of the concepts and principles of sustainable waste management. A critical approach to theories, techniques and methods of sustainable waste and resource management will be introduced in the course to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding on waste management. The unit will cover the subject areas of definition of waste, classification and characterization of waste, 3R principles, waste treatment technologies, performance evaluation, and strategy and policy regulation. In addition, the unit will cover the emerging concept of waste management such as ‘zero waste’ in the context of circular economy.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
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