About the Course
After completing the course students will be able to
1. describe collection and sorting of waste with regard to various technical systems and the implications of producer responsibility
2. describe various waste treatment technologies (landfilling, thermal and biological treatment, and material recycling) of waste in terms of technical function and their related environmental impact
3. describe how waste can be prevented with respect to amount and hazardous content
4. explain how a waste management system can be designed and how it interacts with the environment
5. analyse potential improvements in waste management with application of the waste hierarchy
6. investigate and understand the causes and effects of waste management
Application information
Prerequisites
Introduction to Environmental Engineering 15 cr or Introduction to environmental strategy 15 cr, or equivalent.Selection
University creditsThe online application at antagning.se opens approximately one month before application deadline.
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Application
Start
Conditions
Weeks
Application
Time of study:
Day-time
Number of participants:
50
Location:
Gävle
Application code:
HIG-26508
Language:
Swedish
Pace:
Half-time
*) The online application at antagning.se opens approximately one month before application deadline.
Högskolan i Gävle
www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)
www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)