Module Descriptors
WASTE MANAGEMENT
GEOG50360
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Alun Moreman
Email: Dave.Moreman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered through a combination of :
1A) Strategy A (2 year accelerated part-time route): 2 days intensive workshops (14 hours) plus 10 week period of follow-up study of distance learning VLE activities (10 hours) plus guided work-based learning and academic enquiry.
OR
1B) Strategy B (3 year part-time mode):12 weekly 2 hour classes that will combine on a flexible basis, lectures with group discussion, workshop exercises
2) Directed independent learning (56 hours) through observation in the workplace and guided reading from core texts and internet materials about organisational activities, their impacts and the role of environmental management. Plus 35 hours of preparation and production for each assessment.
1A) Strategy A (2 year accelerated part-time route): 2 days intensive workshops (14 hours) plus 10 week period of follow-up study of distance learning VLE activities (10 hours) plus guided work-based learning and academic enquiry.
OR
1B) Strategy B (3 year part-time mode):12 weekly 2 hour classes that will combine on a flexible basis, lectures with group discussion, workshop exercises
2) Directed independent learning (56 hours) through observation in the workplace and guided reading from core texts and internet materials about organisational activities, their impacts and the role of environmental management. Plus 35 hours of preparation and production for each assessment.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A PRESENTATION weighted at 50% A PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
An annotated Powerpoint presentation (or equivalent) which could be used for employee training session related to waste awareness and minimisation (LOs 3,4)
Coursework : A portfolio of (typically) four work sheets- each associated with a waste management issue.(LOs 1,2,3,4)
Students will be provided with formative assessment within tutorials and throughout the module in terms of reviewing assignment plans, questioning, discussion, group work.
An annotated Powerpoint presentation (or equivalent) which could be used for employee training session related to waste awareness and minimisation (LOs 3,4)
Coursework : A portfolio of (typically) four work sheets- each associated with a waste management issue.(LOs 1,2,3,4)
Students will be provided with formative assessment within tutorials and throughout the module in terms of reviewing assignment plans, questioning, discussion, group work.
Module Indicative Content
This module examines the importance of waste management of within organisations and its relationship to sustainable development. The lecture programme will examine the sources of waste, their nature and classification and the hazards posed by them. Principles of best practice with respect to waste management will be discussed and the extent to which these practices relate to conservation of resources and the risk of pollution will be considered. Options available for effective waste management in terms of minimisation, recovery, re-use, treatment and disposal of waste will be evaluated.
Module Resources
Teaching room with PC, LCP, Internet access. Access to Learning Resource Centre. Access to suitable workplace for investigation, although the College may be used for this.
Module Texts
Hawkins, R. Shaw, H. (2004) The Practical Guide to Waste Management Law. Thomas Telford Ltd,London
Hester,R.E. and Harrison, R.M.(2009) Electronic Waste Management: Design, Analysis and Application. Royal Society of Chemistry.
Williams,T.(2005) Waste Treatment and Disposal (2nd edition). Wiley,Oxford
Hester,R.E. and Harrison, R.M.(2009) Electronic Waste Management: Design, Analysis and Application. Royal Society of Chemistry.
Williams,T.(2005) Waste Treatment and Disposal (2nd edition). Wiley,Oxford