ENGR M35

Provides students with a working knowledge of solid waste and hazardous waste management practices including waste generation, minimization, transport, treatment, recycling, storage, and disposal. Identifies and explains the applicable federal, state, and local regulatory policies. Assesses the consequences of these regulations, and the various waste management practices, on the public health and safety as well as environmental sustainability. Surveys waste management techniques pertaining to plastic wastes, biomedical wastes, and electronic wastes. Draws examples and assignments from practical applications in the field of environmental engineering. This course is part of a Certificate in Environmental Engineering Technology.