Are you concerned about the increasing strain on our planet's resources and the growing piles of waste threatening our environment? Have you ever wondered how engineers can make a difference?
The Resource and Waste Engineering track equips you to address these challenges. Imagine developing solutions that minimize resource depletion and mitigate waste's harmful effects on health and the environment
You will explore resources' entire lifecycle, from extraction to recycling, ensuring sustainable management. You'll also study circular and sustainable materials to integrate them into processes, reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.
Key features
➨ Understand material and waste flows to develop technologies for recycling and resource recovery. ➨ Assess circularity and optimize resource efficiency to promote sustainable practices. ➨ Implement proactive waste management strategies, including circular redesigns and efficient disposal. ➨ Engage in hands-on learning through labs, field trips, and real-world projects.
Curriculum
Steppingstone Module (15 EC) in Q2-Q3
Fundamentals of Resource and Waste Engineering (ENVM 1100)
This steppingstone module introduces fundamental concepts in resource and waste engineering, focusing on circularity principles and biogeochemical processes. You learn to mitigate environmental impacts from geo- and civil engineering, emphasising circular resource management and waste reduction strategies. Key topics include circular economy principles, value creation from waste, and legislative frameworks.
Steppingstone Module is during year 1 Q2-Q3.
A-Module (9 EC)
Resource Engineering (ENVM 1200-23)
The Resource Engineering A-Module allows you to further deepen your expertise and skills in the field of resource and waste engineering. It focuses on material flows, waste management, and circular construction processes. You will learn methodologies for quantifying resource demand, evaluating environmental impacts, and applying circular and bio-based economy concepts to enhance sustainability in production and construction.
A-Module is during year 1 Q3.
B-Module (15 EC)
In Q4, choose the B-module which best matches your interests and learning goals, allowing you to specialise in a specific theme. Each module includes a workshop on ethical responsibility of engineers, field visits, and lab experiments. You can choose from one of two options.
Waste Processing Technologies (ENVM 1300)
Have you ever wondered what happens to your waste after you throw it away? With this specialization, you will discover the world of waste management. Explore cutting-edge technologies designed to separate waste streams and promote circularity in resource usage. By understanding how to efficiently process waste, you can play a vital role in creating a more sustainable future.
Reactive Resources and Wastes (ENVM 1301)
Interested in understanding how certain materials interact with their environment? This specialisation focuses on the dynamic relationship between reactive resources and wastes, and environment. You will explore how these materials behave, and learn strategies to prevent, assess, and mitigate their impact on human health and the environment.
The RWE track also offers you the opportunity to specialize in two exciting themes:
Reactive Resources and Waste
Interested in understanding how certain materials interact with their environment? This specialization focuses on the dynamic relationship between reactive resources and wastes and environment. You will explore how these materials behave, and learn strategies to prevent, assess, and mitigate their impact on human health and the environment.
Waste Processing Technologies
Have you ever wondered what happens to your waste after you throw it away? With this specialization, you will discover the world of waste management. Explore cutting-edge technologies designed to separate waste streams and promote circularity in resource usage. By understanding how to efficiently process waste, you can play a vital role in creating a more sustainable future.
This track aligns with my interest in plastic waste recovery. As a widely used commodity, improperly disposed of plastic endangers wildlife and pollutes the environment. Optimizing collection and recycling techniques can keep plastic in a continuous cycle, reducing microplastics, carbon emissions, and fossil fuel use.
