Base Knowledge
Not aplicable
Teaching Methodologies
Exposure and debate of relevant theoretical concepts in the classroom; Guidance on students’ independent study by consulting the recommended bibliography; Discussion and reflection on pertinent issues related to the material exposed in the classroom and presentation and discussion of case studies that reinforce theoretical learning.
Learning Results
The student must acquire knowledge of:
Legislation applicable to the knowledge area
Waste composting and biomethanization methods and techniques
Waste incineration methods and techniques
Waste containment methods and techniques
Methods and techniques for other treatments and final waste destination
The student must acquire skills to:
Plan methodologies and manage waste
Define waste management flows – from transport to final destination
Understand the treatment methods and techniques and final destination of waste
The student must acquire competences to:
Integrate and/or lead, waste management teams
Develop awareness-raising actions on forms of treatment and final destination of waste
Program
– Recovery and treatment of waste
– Composting and Biomethanization
– Biowaste
– Incineration
– Waste Containment
– Specific Waste Streams
Curricular Unit Teachers
Susana Mónica Marinho PaixãoGrading Methods
T Component
written assessment 55% of the grade (minimum value of 9.5 points)
TP Component
Study visit (mandatory presence + report) - 25% (if the visit is not possible to be carried out, students will have to do a replacement work and its respective presentation in which 10% written work + 15% presentation)
Research work on innovation in waste management 20% (15% written work + 5% presentation)
Exams will be carried out in accordance at the weighting defined for continuous assessment.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Primária:
LIEBERMAN, James L. – A practical guide for hazardous waste manegement administration, and compliance. Boca Raton: Lewis Publishers, 1994. [13], 239 p. ISBN 1-56670-115-5.
Levy, J., Q.,; Teles, M.; Madeira, L.; Pinela, A.; O Mercado dos Resíduos em Portugal; AEPSA; 2002
NETO, João Tinoco Pereira; MESQUITA, Maria Margarida F. – Compostagem de resíduos sólidos urbanos: aspectos teóricos, operacionais e epidemiológicos. Lisboa: LNEC, 1992. V, 25 p. ISBN 972-49-1553-0.
OLIVEIRA, J. F. Santos; MENDES, Benilde; LAPA, Nuno – Resíduos: gestão, tratamento e sua problemática em Portugal. [1ª ed.]. Lisboa; Porto: Lidel, cop. 2009. XII, 542 p. ISBN 978-972- 757-504-6.
VIEIRA, P.; Resíduos uma Oportunidade; Sopa de Letras; 2012
TCHOBANOGLOUS, George; THEISEN, Hilary; VIGIL, Samuel – Integrated solid waste management: engineering principles and management issues. New York: McGraw-Hill, cop. 1993. XXI, 978 p. ISBN 0-07-112865-4.