This course aims to cover the need for a professional (Master's level) in Chemical Engineering to apply advanced knowledge in waste management, adequately complementing the previous technical knowledge acquired during the Degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) and covering legislative aspects, waste management, environmental impact assessment and environmental management procedures.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
CB07 | To be able to apply acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills in new or unknown environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study |
CB09 | To be able to communicate their findings, and the ultimate knowledge and reasons behind them, to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner |
E02 | To design products, processes, systems and services of the chemical industry, as well as the optimization of others already developed, taking as technological base the diverse areas of the chemical engineering, comprehensive of processes and transport phenomena, separation processes and engineering of the chemical, nuclear, electrochemical and biochemical reactions. |
E05 | To direct and supervise all types of installations, processes, systems and services of the different industrial areas related to chemical engineering. |
E06 | Design, build and implement methods, processes and facilities for the integrated management of supplies and waste, solid, liquid and gaseous, in industries, with the capacity to evaluate their impacts and risks. |
E14 | To direct and manage environmental and/or energy activities. |
G01 | To have adequate knowledge to apply the scientific method and the principles of engineering and economics, to formulate and solve complex problems in processes, equipment, facilities and services, in which matter undergoes changes in its composition, state or energy content, characteristic of the chemical industry and other related sectors including the pharmaceutical, biotechnological, materials, energy, food or environmental sectors. |
G02 | To conceive, project, calculate and design processes, equipment, industrial facilities and services, in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors, in terms of quality, safety, economy, rational and efficient use of natural resources and environmental conservation. |
G04 | To conduct appropriate research, undertake design and direct the development of engineering solutions, in new or unfamiliar environments, relating creativity, originality, innovation and technology transfer. |
G06 | To have the capacity of analysis and synthesis for the continuous progress of products, processes, systems and services using criteria of safety, economic viability, quality and environmental management. |
MC1 | To have acquired advanced knowledge and demonstrated an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects and of the working methodology in the field of Chemical Engineering with a depth that reaches the forefront of knowledge |
MC2 | To be able, through arguments or procedures developed and supported by themselves, to apply their knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in complex or professional and specialized work environments that require the use of creative or innovative ideas |
MC3 | To have the ability to collect and interpret data and information on which to base their conclusions including, where necessary and relevant, reflection on social, scientific or ethical issues in the field of chemical engineering |
MC4 | To be able to deal with complex situations or those that require the development of new solutions in the academic, work or professional field of study of Chemical Engineering |
MC5 | To know how to communicate to all types of audiences (specialized or not) in a clear and precise way, knowledge, methodologies, ideas, problems and solutions in the field of the study of Chemical Engineering |
MC6 | To be able to identify their own training needs in the field of study of Chemical Engineering and work or professional environment and to organize their own learning with a high degree of autonomy in all kinds of contexts (structured or unstructured). |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
To know the main technologies for the treatment of solid waste, liquid effluents and gaseous emissions in the industry. | |
To be able to identify the potential points of emission of liquid, solid, or gaseous waste in an industrial activity, as well as their flows and characteristics. | |
To be able to carry out environmental audits and assess other basic aspects of environmental management such as environmental risks and responsibility | |
To be able to establish the environmental impact of such industrial activity, and propose integrated environmental management plans in order to minimize such impact | |
To have the ability to raise the options to minimize such emissions as much as possible | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB07 CB09 E02 E05 E06 E14 G01 G02 G04 G06 MC1 MC2 MC3 MC4 MC5 MC6 | 1 | 25 | Y | N | Theoretical exposition | |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) | CB07 CB09 E02 E05 E06 E14 G01 G02 G04 G06 MC1 MC2 MC3 MC4 MC5 MC6 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | Y | Practical cases | |
Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Group tutoring sessions | CB07 CB09 E02 E05 E06 E14 G01 G02 G04 G06 MC1 MC2 MC3 MC4 MC5 MC6 | 0.2 | 5 | N | N | Discussion and help about theoretical contents and practical cases | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB07 CB09 E02 E05 E06 E14 G01 G02 G04 G06 MC1 MC2 MC3 MC4 MC5 MC6 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | Examination | |
Field work [ON-SITE] | Case Studies | CB07 CB09 E02 E05 E06 E14 G01 G02 G04 G06 MC1 MC2 MC3 MC4 MC5 MC6 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | Visit to industry and discussion with external professionals | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB07 CB09 E02 E05 E06 E14 G01 G02 G04 G06 MC1 MC2 MC3 MC4 MC5 MC6 | 3.6 | 90 | N | N | Self study | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Final test | 55.00% | 85.00% | Continuous assessment option: Partial tests. Non-continuous assessment option: Single final test or exam. In both cases, the acquisition of competences and learning results of the training activity are evaluated (Theory and Problems) |
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 30.00% | 0.00% | Continuous evaluation option: The resolution of practical cases is mandatory and attendance and completion in the classroom are required. The delivery of cases resolved in class in writing is evaluated. Single final evaluation option: Ordinary final written test related to practical cases. |
Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 15.00% | 15.00% | Continuous evaluation option: The activity visits to facilities or external centers is mandatory and completion or attendance is required. The delivery of the corresponding written report is evaluated Single final evaluation option: Ordinary final written test related to the competences related to such activity. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 25 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 15 |
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 5 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
Field work [PRESENCIAL][Case Studies] | 10 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 90 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |