AGEN 310 - Waste Mgmt and Technology

Institution:

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

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Description:

Students will learn the principles, processes, technologies, and the social and environmental impacts associated with managing wastes. The course will cover, with equal weight, management wastes from agricultural activities (e.g. livestock production) and non-agricultural activities, including municipal, residential and industrial. Both solid and liquid wastes will be covered. Options for sustainable use of organic wastes will be empphasized. Topics will include the waste sources, characterization of waste materials, nutrient balances, biology and chemistry of wastes, impacts on the environment (water and air), odor management, collection methods, storage, land application, landfills, wastewater treatment, materials recycling, energy recovery, nutrient recycling, waste reduction and public and community interaction. Labs will involve site visits to facilities on campus and in the Cobleskill area plus hands-on activities and analysis. Students will complete a campus-based research project.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cobleskill.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 255-5525

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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