Information Package

Program of Mechatronics

KKSD194

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

Course Code
KKSD194
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns the negative effects of hazardous wastes on living things and ecosystem.
  2. Have knowledge about disposal methods within the scope of hazardous waste management.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThis course includes topics such as environment-waste relationship, hazardous materials and waste terminology, hazardous materials/waste management methods and related regulations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Environment, Ecology and Sustainability
2nd Week Hazardous Substance/Waste Terms
3rd Week Physical and Chemical Factors for Hazardous Materials
4th Week Risk Assessment from Hazardous Wastes
5th Week Toxicity/Exposure Assessment
6th Week Hazardous Substance/Waste Sources and Spread Mechanisms
7th Week Waste Management Processes
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Physical Methods in Hazardous Substance / Waste Management
10th Week Chemical Methods in Hazardous Substance/Waste Management
11th Week Chemical Methods in Hazardous Substance / Waste Management
12th Week Biological Methods in Hazardous Substance/Waste Management
13th Week Stabilization of Hazardous Wastes
14th Week General evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading1. Atık Yönetimi Yönetmeliği (Resmi Gazete Sayı : 29314, Ek 1-4)
2. Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, Paul N. Cheremisinoff - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 14 2 28
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 10 10
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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