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

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