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COURSE PRO FORMA
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Course Code*
Course Title*
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Requirement(s)
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UM-PT01-PK03-BR004(BI)-S04
Engineering
Civil
Environmental Engineering
KAES4253
Solid Waste Management
KAES2141
KAES3242
121 hours
3
On completion of the course, students are able to:
1. Identify sources of solid waste generation, quantity, characteristics and
pollution effect toward the environment and public health.
2. Distinguish the technology and methodology used to treat solid waste.
3. Explain the concept of recycling, waste minimization and zero disposal
including the production of refuse derived fuels (RDF), composting and
biogas.
4. Apply the principles of design and operation of landfills including leachate
and gas control.
5. Evaluate the legal and institutional framework pertaining to municipal solid
waste in Malaysia
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ethics and Professional Moral
Classification and properties of municipal solid waste, solid waste management
components, landfill, incineration, zero-waste concept, green productivity,
minimisation and continuous development, acts and guideline.
Lectures, In-class exercises, cooperative learning
Examination 60%.
Continuos Assessment 40%
Marks for continuous assessment will be given before the final exam. Grades
will be given for the final examination
Refer “University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2010 and University of
Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2010”