Module Information
Module Identifier
BEM4905
Module Title
Waste Resource Management 4 (The circular economy)
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written report Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written report Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the potential of the circular economy as a solution to current waste management challenges
Identify sources of practical guidance and tools to aid the transition to a circular economy
Brief description
This course provides an introduction to the circular economy and looks at how we might transition towards it
Content
Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
- The potential of the circular economy as a solution to current waste management challenges
- Practical guidance and tools to aid the transition to a circular economy
- The potential of the circular economy as a solution to current waste management challenges
- Practical guidance and tools to aid the transition to a circular economy
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