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ENVE3004: Waste Management
2027 unit information
This unit thoroughly explores sustainable waste management practices and the scientific principles underlying modern waste management systems. The focus will be on waste characterisation, collection, transportation, treatment, disposal, and recycling, emphasising sustainable practices that minimise environmental impact. The topics covered include municipal solid waste management, hazardous waste treatment, bioremediation, landfill design, waste-to-energy technologies, and policy frameworks for waste regulation. Students will analyse global and local waste recycling challenges and design appropriate systems, emphasising sustainability, resource recovery, and environmental protection.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(CHNG1103 or ENGG1800 or CIVL1900) and (CHNG1106 or ENVE1001 or ENSC2001 or CIVL2010) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Basic chemistry, thermodynamics, statistics and data analysis. |
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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