BEE 4760

Solid Waste Engineering

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

Planning and design of processes and facilities for management of municipal solid wastes. Source characterization and reduction; collection and transport systems; waste-toenergy combustion; sanitary landfills; composting; recycling and materials recovery facilities; and hazardous waste management. Emphasizes quantitative analyses.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BEE 3500 or CEE 3510 or permission of instructor.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

• Students will demonstrate improved ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
• Students will improve their ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary environmental issues.
• Students will gain proficiency in use of the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
• Students will demonstrate an ability to create sustainable solutions in the context of a complex natural environment.

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