Module Information
Module Identifier
BEM2905
Module Title
Waste Resource Management 1 (Introduction)
Academic Year
2025/2026
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 current legislation relevant to waste resource management in the agri-food sector
Explain how data can inform waste management systems
Brief description
This course will provide an introduction to the management of waste as a valuable resource. It will explore the drivers and legislation behind waste resource management, and the use of life cycle assessment (LCA) and data and waste in waste management
Content
Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
• Waste management drivers & legislation
• The use of life cycle assessment (LCA) in waste systems
• How data can inform waste management systems
• Waste management drivers & legislation
• The use of life cycle assessment (LCA) in waste systems
• How data can inform waste management systems
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