Module Information

Module Identifier
BEM4405
Module Title
Waste Resource Management 3 (Waste valorisation)
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Online Quiz  Pass Mark = 70%  100%
Supplementary Assessment Online Quiz  Pass Mark = 70%  100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of how valorisation opportunities can be identified

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of plastic packaging for food

Brief description

This course will provide an introduction to waste-stream valourisation, with a focus identifying valourisation opportunities in the agrifood sector. We will also explore the advantages and disadvantages of plastic packaging in terms of waste creation and reduction

Content

Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore different food waste valorisation systems and approaches to recycling packaging and other waste resources

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Creative Problem Solving The MCQ exam will pose questions that present theoretical problems for the students to solve.
Critical and analytical thinking Students will be expected to synthesise complex information
Digital capability Students will be required to examine and synthesize quantitative data from a range of publications and databases to develop answers for their MCQ exam

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7