Assessment - 100%

ECV 4414 Test 1 - 20% (PO1, PO3)

Test 2 - 20% (PO1, PO3)

Assignments - 20% (PO7, PO8)

Solid Waste Management Final Exam - 40% (PO1, PO3)

Engineering

Assessment Lecture plan References

PO1(C) Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an Week Learning Outcome Week Learning Outcome 1. Bhatia, S.C. (2007). Solid and Hazardous Waste Management. New Delhi:
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd.
1 Issues in Solid Waste Management 8 Incineration and Energy Recovery
PO3(C) Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, 2. Chandrappa, R. & Das, D.B. (2012) Solid Waste Management. Principles and
2 Solid Waste Characterization and 9 Incineration and Energy Recovery Practice. Heidelberg : Springer
components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public
Quantities
health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. 3. Christensen, T.H. (2011). Solid Waste Technology and Management. New
3 Solid Waste Collection and Processing 10 Biochemical Process
PO7(A) Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, York: Wiley.
safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional 4 Separation of Waste 11 Biochemical Process 4. Davis, M. & Cornwell, D. (2008). Introduction to Environmental Engineering.
engineering practice.
5 Recycle of Solid Waste 12 Test 2 New York: McGraw-Hill.
PO8(C) Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and 5. Worrell, W. & Vesilind, P.A. (2011). Solid Waste Engineering. London:
environmental context and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable 6 Life cycle analysis 13 Sanitary Landfill
Cengage Learning.
development. 7 Test 1/Site Visit to Bukit Tagar Landfill 14 Sanitary Landfill
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39596362/What-a-Waste-2-Revised-version.
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 Possible topics
Student Topic Student Topic Student Topic Assignment (10%)
1 E-waste dumping in 8 15
Sg Muda Based on a current issue related to solid waste management, write a 5-10 page essay to:

2 Waste Import 9 16 ● Present the problem and environmental impact

3 Closure of plastic
recycling plants
4 Kuala Lumpur Tak
Nak Insinerator
5 Bedong Landfill
plastic fire
6 Packaging - online
retail
7 Teh ais bungkus ikat
tepi
10 17 ● Identify the legal context (governing acts and regulations in place)
● Identify the authority (public/private entities) based on the legal context
11 18
● Elaborate on the existing management system and technologies in use - why do they
not work? Argue from the legal, cultural, societal, technological points of view.
● Highlight innovative solutions in terms of management and engineering to address the
12 19
issue based on state of the art technology - are they feasible?
● Discuss the role of the professional engineer
13 20
Support your arguments with evidence from newspaper articles, journal articles, interviews,
14 21 technical reports and relevant policy documents. Use Times New Roman size 11-12, single
spacing and Harvard citation format.