ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 76.5 Hours of tutorials: 4.5 Expository Class: 13.5 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Chemistry Engineering
Areas: Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
Center Higher Technical Engineering School
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable | 1st year (Yes)
This course aims to train students in the management and treatment of waste, focusing on solid waste generated by human activities. The course is distributed according to the origin in the generation of such waste: industrial waste, urban solid waste, and agricultural, livestock and forest residues. Certain so-called "special" wastes are also addressed, due to its importance, reflected in the specific regulations: construction and demolition waste, sanitary waste, sewage sludge and other (out of service vehicles and tires, edible fats and spent oils, animal by-products not intended for human consumption). It also aims to give an overview of the waste management policy atthe international, national and regional level, as well as to know the current regulations of mandatory compliance.
The contents that are developed in the course and that are detailed below are those contemplated in a succinct way in the descriptor of the subject that appears in the plan of studies of the Master in Environmental Engineering:
"Thermochemical, physicochemical and biological processes for the treatment of solid waste. Waste management and recycling. Controlled landfills. "
The program of the subject is divided into 6 theory blocks, which are detailed below:
Topic I. Introduction and regulations
Presentation and basic waste concepts. Classification according to origin and danger. Waste coding and European Waste List. Organizations with competences in the matter of waste.
Topic II. Waste management and treatment plant
Residuous generation. Packaging and labeling of hazardous waste. Waste management sector. Waste treatment facilities. Technological productive process. Stages offside and onsite. Treatments: thermochemical, physical, chemical, physicochemical and biological.
Topic III. Industrial waste
Origins and causes of waste generation. Industrial waste management. Prevention and valorization.
Topic IV. Urban Solid Waste
Applicable legislation. Origin and classification. Composition and characterization Management of the MSW. Operations of treatment and recycling of non-biodegradable materials. Composting and biomethanization of the organic fraction. Other recovery operations: Incineration, pyrolysis and gasification. Discharge operations. Formation of gases and leachates in landfills. Controlled landfills.
Topic V. Agricultural, livestock and forestry residues
Applicable legislation. Classification, generation and availability of agricultural, forestry and livestock waste. Valorization operations. Residues from agrarian and forestry industries. Management of phytosanitary containers and plastics for agricultural use.
Topic VI. Special waste
Construction and demolition waste. Sludges from wastewater treatment. Sanitary waste. Other special wastes.
Basic bibliography
- Unión Europea. El acceso al Derecho de la Unión Europea. Eur-LEX. Disponible en: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=es.
- Comisión Europea. Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document for Waste Treatment. Disponible en: https://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/reference.
Complementary bibliography
Bueno, J.L.; Sastre, H.; Lavín, A.G. Contaminación e Ingeniería Ambiental. Oviedo: Fundación para el Fomento en Asturias de la Investigación Científica Aplicada y la Tecnológica, 1997. ISBN 84-923131-4-5 (v.1). Sinatura ETSE: A240 2.
LaGrega, M. D.; Buckingham, P. L.; Evans, J. C. Gestión de residuos tóxicos. Tratamiento, eliminación y recuperación de suelos. Madrid: McGraw-Hill, D.L. 1998. ISBN 84-481-0712-8. Sinatura ETSE: A233 8, A, B.
Levin, M., Gealth, M. A. (Eds.) Biotratamiento de Residuos Tóxicos y Peligrosos. Nueva York: Ed. McGraw-Hill, 1997. ISBN 84-481-1130-3. Sinatura ETSE: 234 5, A.
Lund H.F. Manual McGraw Hill de Reciclaje. Nueva York: McGraw Hill, D.L. 1996. ISBN 84-481-0583-4. Sinatura Fac. Química: EMA 516.
Moreno Casco, J., Moral Herrero, R. (Eds.) Compostaje. Ed. Mundi-Prensa, 570 pp. 2008. ISBN 13: 9788484763468. Sinatura Fac. Bioloxía: A EMA 607, Fac. Farmacia: EMA 400, EPS: CB 70 e outros.
Nemerow, N.L., Dasgupta, A. Tratamiento de vertidos industriales y peligrosos. Madrid: Díaz de Santos, D. L., 1998. ISBN 84-7978-337-0. Sinatura Fac. Química: EMA 465.
Niessen, W. R. Combustion and Incineration Processes. New York: Marcel Dekker, cop. 2002. ISBN 0-8247-0629-3. Sinatura ETSE: A234 13 1, 2.
Polprasert C. Organic Waste Recycling. New York, NY: IWA Pub., 2007. ISBN 9781843391210. Sinatura ETSE: A234 17.
Seoánez Calvo, M., Residuos. Madrid: MundiPrensa, 2000. ISBN 84-7114-855-2. Sinatura Fac. Química: EMA 463.
Tchobanoglous, G.; Theisen, H.; A. Vigil, S.A. Gestión integral de residuos sólidos. Madrid: McGraw-Hill, D.L. 1998. ISBN 84-481-1830-8. Sinatura ETSE: A233 9 A, B, C.
Wang, L.K., Hung, Y-T., Lo, H.H. & Yapijakis, C. Hazardous Industrial Waste Treatment. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC/Taylor & Francis, c2007. ISBN 0849375746 (alk. paper). Sinatura ETSE: A213 52.
In this subject the student will acquire the following competences:
BASIC AND GENERAL
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and are able to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the area of study
CB8 - That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments
CB9 - That students know how to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that sustain them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way
CB10 - That students have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
G01 - Identify and enunciate environmental problems
SPECIFIC
E22 - Organize and plan the management of an environmental problem, installation or environmental service
E31 - Carry out bibliographic studies and synthesize results
E32 - Compare and select technical alternatives
E45 - Apply critical, logical and creative thinking
Scenario 1: No restrictions on physical presence
The use of a mask may be necessary, according to the regulations in force at the time.
Expository classes
Face-to-face master classes in the classroom, encouraging student intervention. Virtual teaching may be included, without exceeding 10% of the total.
Interactive classes
Seminars: mainly face-to-face; dedicated to the work of the student under the tutelage of the teacher, to study in detail important aspects of the subject, and for the resolution of practical cases, problems and questions.
Tutorials: for the follow-up of the group work carried out by the students and personalized follow-up of the student; of a compulsory nature, they will be face-to-face in the classroom or online, using the virtual platforms available at USC and e-mail.
Technical visits:to a waste treatment facility.
Conferences: Special speakers in waste management and treatment will be invited, if applicable.
Scenario 2: distancing.
- Situation with less than 12 students (30% capacity classroom A8, 42): the expository and interactive classes follow as in scenario 1 (distance, mask and face-to-face classes).
- Situation with more than 12 students: for the expository and interactive sessions the students (approx. 25 students) will be divided into two groups of 12-13 people who will alternate in person, so that when one group is in the classroom the other will be followed through the camera present in the classroom (connected with a Teams session).
Once the enrollment is known, the composition of each group and its rotation will be decided by the academic committee and will be applicable to each of the modules.
The technical visit will be replaced by virtual visits through the viewing and critical analysis of videos. Tutorials will preferably be virtual, synchronous and asynchronous, using the virtual platforms available at USC and email.
The calendar and schedule programmed for each subject will be followed regardless of whether the teaching is face-to-face or telematic (synchronous).
Scenario 3: Closure of facilities.
Teaching will be completely virtual. Microsoft Teams will be used for the synchronous sessions and the Moodle platform for asynchronous teaching, making available to students presentations in pdf or recorded Power Point documents, documents for reading, web links, questionnaires and videos. The technical visit provided in the subject will be replaced by virtual visits, guided by teachers, through the viewing and critical analysis of videos and other audiovisual elements, and the performance of activities related to the object of the visit. Tutorials will be conducted through synchronous meetings through Teams, and asynchronous through Moodle forums and email consultation to teachers.
The evaluation of the competences acquired will be carried out through the following ways:
• Exam: CB6, CB8, CB9, G01, E22, E32
• Preparation of proposed works: CB6, CB7, CB8, CB9, CB10, E31, E32, E45
• Attendance and participation: CB6, CB7, CB8, E45
Evaluation criteria and instruments:
The evaluation will consist of a final test (50%) and continuous evaluation (50%), according to the following criteria:
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject: the evaluation will be carried out by means of an exam, to which 50% of the final mark will be awarded. The knowledge acquired in the technical visit will be assessed in the final exam.
• Elaboration of group works: the evaluation will be based on the originality and personal contributions of the students. There will be an intermediate presentation for guidance of the works and a final presentation, corresponding to this aspect 30% of the final grade.
• Carrying out the proposed activities; corresponds to 20% of the final grade.
The final grade will be obtained as a weighted average of the three aspects to be assessed.
In scenario 1 the final exam and presentation of works will be face-to-face; the performance of other activities will be mainly through Moodle. In scenarios 2 and 3, the final exam, the contribution of group work and the completion of other tasks will be done virtually, using the Moodle platform.
The evaluation in the second opportunity will be based on the qualification of a new exam, the works (that have to be presented during the course), as well as in the realization of the activities proposed, with the same weighting that in the first opportunity.
For cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of students' academic performance and the review of qualifications will apply.
The subject has a workload of 4.5 ECTS, which are distributed as follows:
Activity - Contact hours - Factor - Personal work - TOTAL
Lectures 16 - 1,5 - 24 - 40
Interactive 18 - 1,75 - 30 - 48
Tutorials 4 - 1 - 4 - 8
Exam 2 - 1 - 2 - 4
TOTAL Contact hours 40 - Personal work 60 - Total 100
Where the contact hours indicate the number of hours of classes of the subject, through the various activities that are carried out, the factor indicates the estimate of hours that the student has to dedicate per hour of face-to-face activity that he / she performs, being the hours of autonomous work a factor product calculation by activities. The total hours required will be the workload that each activity involves for the student and is obtained as a summation of the classroom hours and autonomous work.
Contingency plan
Following the Guidelines for the development of a safe face-to-face teaching, course 2020-2021, all the teaching activities to be developed in the subject are adapted to the different probable scenarios.
Teaching methodology
Scenario 1: No restrictions on physical presence
The use of a mask may be necessary, according to the regulations in force at the time.
Expository classes
Face-to-face master classes in the classroom, encouraging student intervention. Virtual teaching may be included, without exceeding 10% of the total.
Interactive classes
Seminars: mainly face-to-face; dedicated to the work of the student under the tutelage of the teacher, to study in detail important aspects of the subject, and for the resolution of practical cases, problems and questions.
Tutorials: for the follow-up of the group work carried out by the students and personalized follow-up of the student; of a compulsory nature, they will be face-to-face in the classroom or online, using the virtual platforms available at USC and e-mail.
Technical visits:to a waste treatment facility.
Conferences: Special speakers in waste management and treatment will be invited, if applicable.
Scenario 2: distancing.
- Situation with less than 12 students (30% capacity classroom A8, 42): the expository and interactive classes follow as in scenario 1 (distance, mask and face-to-face classes).
- Situation with more than 12 students: for the expository and interactive sessions the students (approx. 25 students) will be divided into two groups of 12-13 people who will alternate in person, so that when one group is in the classroom the other will be followed through the camera present in the classroom (connected with a Teams session).
Once the enrollment is known, the composition of each group and its rotation will be decided by the academic committee and will be applicable to each of the modules.
The technical visit will be replaced by virtual visits through the viewing and critical analysis of videos. Tutorials will preferably be virtual, synchronous and asynchronous, using the virtual platforms available at USC and email.
The calendar and schedule programmed for each subject will be followed regardless of whether the teaching is face-to-face or telematic (synchronous).
Scenario 3: Closure of facilities.
Teaching will be completely virtual. Microsoft Teams will be used for the synchronous sessions and the Moodle platform for asynchronous teaching, making available to students presentations in pdf or recorded Power Point documents, documents for reading, web links, questionnaires and videos. The technical visit provided in the subject will be replaced by virtual visits, guided by teachers, through the viewing and critical analysis of videos and other audiovisual elements, and the performance of activities related to the object of the visit. Tutorials will be conducted through synchronous meetings through Teams, and asynchronous through Moodle forums and email consultation to teachers.
Evaluation criteria and instruments:
The evaluation will consist of a final test (50%) and continuous evaluation (50%), according to the following criteria:
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject: the evaluation will be carried out by means of an exam, to which 50% of the final mark will be awarded. The knowledge acquired in the technical visit will be assessed in the final exam.
• Elaboration of group works: the evaluation will be based on the originality and personal contributions of the students. There will be an intermediate presentation for guidance of the works and a final presentation, corresponding to this aspect 30% of the final grade.
• Carrying out the proposed activities; corresponds to 20% of the final grade.
The final grade will be obtained as a weighted average of the three aspects to be assessed.
In scenario 1 the final exam and presentation of works will be face-to-face; the performance of other activities will be mainly through Moodle. In scenarios 2 and 3, the final exam, the contribution of group work and the completion of other tasks will be done virtually, using the Moodle platform.
The evaluation in the second opportunity will be based on the qualification of a new exam, the works (that have to be presented during the course), as well as in the realization of the activities proposed, with the same weighting that in the first opportunity.
For cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of students' academic performance and the review of qualifications will apply.
Maria Teresa Del Carmen Barral Silva
Coordinador/a- Department
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Area
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Phone
- 881815041
- mteresa.barral [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Pastora Maria Bello Bugallo
- Department
- Chemistry Engineering
- Area
- Chemical Engineering
- Phone
- 881816789
- pastora.bello.bugallo [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
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| 12:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom A8 |
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| 12:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Spanish | Classroom A8 |
| 06.07.2021 09:00-12:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom A8 |
| 06.07.2021 09:00-12:00 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Classroom A8 |
| 07.07.2021 09:30-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom A7 |
| 07.07.2021 09:30-13:00 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Classroom A7 |