Environmental Studies 303 - Solid Waste Management

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

This course is a study of alternatives for handling, transporting and disposing of solid waste. It emphasizes environmental impacts and governmental policy of waste management. In addition to issues of waste disposal, the course uses a multidisciplinary approach in an analysis of waste reduction possibilities on both local and national levels. Specific topics include landfills, incineration, recycling, composting and source reduction. Several solid waste management facilities will be visited. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 101.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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