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Waste Management Systems

General

Prefix

ETS

Course Number

468

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Characteristics and design of waste management systems. Environmental, financial, and societal implications of waste management.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze waste and recycling habits in society.

Outcome

Examine composition various wastes streams.

Outcome

Evaluate the design and function of various waste management systems with regards to financial, societal and environmental constraints.

Outcome

Examine waste minimization techniques.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Municipal solid waste. 15% Landfills. 15% Composting. 15% Recycling. 10% Incineration. 10% Wastewater treatment. 15% Septic systems. 10% Lagoon systems. 10%

Dependencies

Programs

ETS468 is a completion requirement for: