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Overview
The Solid Waste and Resource Management course at Newcastle University covers climate change, and resource and solid waste policies. You’ll examine the methods of storage, collection, transfer, treatment and disposal appropriate for industrialised and developing countries. You’ll investigate cities' strategies, urban metabolisms and the assessment options using Life Cycle Assessments.You'll learn through a combination of:lecturessmall group teachingcomputer sessions
reading materials
You will learn:
the current practices available and implement the systems available for sustainable resource and solid waste management
how to carry out an assessment of the relationships between policies, (climate change and/or resource strategies) environmental guidelines, human activities and the environmental quality of impacted soils and water
how to integrate technical solid waste management options and imposed environmental legislation and guidance to develop legal and safe solutions
Programme Structure
By the end of this week you will:- understand the implications of the production, resource management and environmental impact of solid waste management
- understand components of solid waste management infrastructure systems to minimize the above effects
- be aware of the significance of strategies, resource management, recycling, reuse and reclamation of solid wastes
- be familiar with relationships between inappropriate waste management practices and impacts on water, soil and sediment quality
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Natural Resource Management View 14 other Short Courses in Natural Resource Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CPD makes learning proactive. It’s an ongoing process of lifelong learning that can help you achieve your goals. It can help you progress in your career, whatever stage you’re at.
Tuition Fee
To be announced.
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
560 - 991 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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