ENVS 4431 - Management of Residuals

(3 credits) 3 hours lecture

This course is designed to provide the students an understanding of the principles and concepts of waste management. Topics include: environmental chemistry of hazardous wastes, principles of industrial metabolism, waste disposal, health risks, regulatory aspects of residuals management, principles of industrial metabolism, optimization of materials.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Semester 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Biogeochemical Stream courses or equivalents or consent of the department.