Module Information
Module Identifier
BEM3405
Module Title
Waste Resource Management 2 (The waste hierarchy)
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written assignment. Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written assignment. Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the waste hierarchy when dealing with different waste resources in the agri-food sector
Identify approaches for waste prevention, reduction, and/or reuse
Brief description
This course will provide an introduction to the waste hierarchy, with a focus on the importance of waste prevention and reduction, and reusing resources
Content
Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
• The waste hierarchy in relation to dealing with different waste resources in the agri-food sector
• Approaches for waste prevention, reduction, and/or reuse
• The waste hierarchy in relation to dealing with different waste resources in the agri-food sector
• Approaches for waste prevention, reduction, and/or reuse
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Creative Problem Solving | The written assessment will pose questions that present theoretical problems for the students to solve. |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Students will be expected to synthesise complex information |
| Digital capability | Students will be required to examine and synthesize quantitative data from a range of publications and databases to develop answers for their written assessment. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7