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School Of Engineering

Advanced Waste ManagementWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301017.2

Discipline: WATER AND SANITARY ENGINEERING

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 7

Credit Points: 10

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course

About this Unit
This unit covers sources, identification and characterisation of solid and hazardous waste generated from the community. Sustainable management of waste incorporating minimisation, recycle, recovery and disposable options is discussed. Also, atmospheric pollutants and their control, greenhouse gases and their impact on climate change are examined.