Environmental Engineering: Solid Waste Treatment
Program Overview
This distance learning program in Solid Waste Treatment, offered by the enrolling university, aims to equip individuals with practical knowledge and techniques for assessing and treating industrial waste. It provides a comprehensive understanding of waste management through multidisciplinary topics, preparing students for careers in waste management, consulting, and teaching. The program is designed for both non-degree seeking individuals and university graduates looking to enhance their career prospects.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Environmental Engineering: Solid Waste Treatment program is a distance learning program designed for two groups: individuals without a degree seeking personal enrichment or experience, and university graduates wanting practical specialization in solid waste treatment to enhance career prospects. The program addresses the growing environmental concern of waste volume, particularly focusing on collection and disposal. It analyzes factors affecting waste production rates and proposes solutions including source reduction, reuse/recycling, treatment, and controlled disposal as a last resort. Successful completion leads to a degree in Experto Universitario en INGENIERÍA AMBIENTAL: TRATAMIENTO DE RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS, awarded by the enrolling university. Specific objectives include: justifying industrial waste recycling in construction; selecting appropriate management for specific waste based on sequential action plans; designing waste elimination systems combining material and energy assessment; describing vitrification and its construction applications; comparing energy assessment techniques (incineration, pyrolysis, gasification); describing composting techniques based on origin; describing controlled dumping site operation; and understanding relevant waste legislation.
Outline:
The program consists of 20 credits and takes 6-9 months to complete, depending on student dedication. It comprises ten chapters, various annexes, and practical case studies on solid waste treatment. The course covers theoretical, conceptual, and historical principles of waste treatment, along with organizational, social, and technological implementations. The aim is to provide a global vision of waste management through multidisciplinary topics. The chapters are: Management of solid waste Municipal Solid Wastes Exhibit I: Management of leaching in dumping sites Exhibit II: Degasification of dumping sites Exhibit III: Exploitation of a dumping site Industrial Waste Exhibit IV: Disposition of the rejection of industrial wastes Fabrication of construction material from waste Vitrification: a technology for waste assessment Assessment of chemical wastes
Teaching:
The program is distance learning, with no set start date. Students can enroll at any time, subject to availability. The program director is Dr. Eduardo García Villena, Director of the Environmental Area at UNINI.
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers such as:
- Technician/advisor in municipal waste management
- Work in composting plants and transfer stations
- Management and control of dumping sites
- Waste consultant
- Teaching
Other:
The program notes a correlation between per capita income and waste production, citing Spain as an example with 20 kg of waste per inhabitant daily. The program emphasizes the high cost of proper waste treatment and its importance for environmental and human habitat preservation. FUNIBER offers scholarships for the program.
The European University of the Atlantic (UNEATLANTICO) is a Spanish higher education institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive education grounded in academic excellence and practical skills. It offers official undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and operates within the Spanish university system. The university’s educational model emphasizes classroom-based learning, integrating information technology, communication, and hands-on training to prepare students for professional challenges. Additionally, it guarantees English proficiency and fosters teamwork, project management, and technological expertise.
UNEATLANTICO collaborates with industries and professionals to enhance students' readiness for the job market. Through real-world projects and partnerships, students gain practical experience and develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The university supports innovation and business initiatives by working with investment funds and providing resources for student startups.
The university boasts a diverse teaching faculty, including academics, researchers, and professionals from Spain and abroad. Its faculties cover Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Polytechnic studies, offering a variety of academic programs to meet students' needs. UNEATLANTICO combines personalized attention with a dynamic learning environment, preparing students for success in competitive and innovative fields.
