WW7102 – Alternative Waste Treatment Engineering
Module code
WW7102
Module title
Alternative Waste Treatment Engineering
Prescription
To enable students to develop an understanding of alternative technologies for the treatment of water and and waste management engineering and design.
NZQA Level
Level 7
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Integrate the concepts of appropriate technology, alternative treatment systems, environmental ethics and ecological engineering into systems-based engineering practice.
Develop fundamental process/system design concepts in environmental engineering.
Describe and discuss the principles, mechanisms, applications and limitations of alternative waste treatment systems.
Select appropriate waste treatment unit operations and processes, including alternative waste treatment systems, and develop an integrated waste treatment system.
Produce an integrated system design. - Content
- -Introduction to alternative waste treatment systems
-Engineering, ethics and the environment
-Integrated system design, fundamental biological waste treatment, pre-treatment options
-Waste stabilisation pond systems, advanced aerobic and anaerobic processes, granular media filtration and wetlands
-Composting technologies, land application/treatment systems
-Finding and applying new research on relevant, appropriate technology - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching methods will involve theoretical and practical classes which may include but are not limited to lectures, class discussions, tutorials, case studies, simulations, laboratory work, group activities, face-to-face and online activities.
- Assessment Criteria
- Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of alternative technologies for the treatment and disposal of both solid and water-borne wastes, key concepts and ethics of waste management engineering, the design of integrated and natural treatment systems, the selection of appropriate physical, chemical and biological treatment technologies and natural systems and appropriate technologies.
