Module Information

Module Identifier
BEM3405
Module Title
Waste Resource Management 2 (The waste hierarchy)
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 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

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