Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7CE442CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT3+0+03415.08.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program CIVIL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to understand the environmental impacts of construction waste and examine existing regulations regarding waste management in the construction industry. The classification of waste and traditional methods for waste control will be discussed. Additionally, students will be encouraged to develop innovative methods focused on resource efficiency and waste minimization through creative thinking. They will gain the ability to develop alternative solutions to current practices in this field.
Course Content This course covers the impacts of construction waste on environment, legislations, the classification of construction wastes and conventional waste management applications , creative thinking to improve resource efficiency and waste minimization, and effective waste handling methods applicable on site.
Course Methods and Techniques The course will offer a balance between theory and practice, providing students with various teaching methods. These methods will include lectures, group work, case studies, and field observations. Students will be encouraged to develop creative solutions to reduce environmental impact while discussing the waste management processes and challenges encountered. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience and work on construction waste management problems encountered in real-world construction projects.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Prof. Niğmet uzal
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Niğmet Uzal
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Construction and Demolition Waste Management by Timothy G. Townsend
Course Notes The course will cover the environmental impact of construction waste, types of waste, and waste management strategies. Students will learn how waste is classified, how to comply with regulations, and traditional waste control methods. Additionally, modern management techniques and new waste management strategies focused on resource efficiency will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions for waste minimization that can be applied in the field.
Documents 0
Assignments 0
Exams 0

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %40
Engineering Design %30
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %0
Health %0
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 4 % 30
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 2 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 4 20 80
Yazılı Sınav 2 10 20
Final Sınavı 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Analyze the environmental impacts of construction waste.
2 Explain the classification of construction waste and the existing management methods.
3 Develop creative solutions to enhance waste minimization and resource efficiency.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Environmental Impact of Construction Waste and Basic Regulations - -
6 Classification of Construction Waste and Control Using Traditional Methods - -
10 Creative Solutions and Waste Minimization - -

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 3 4 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 5 5
C1 3 4 2 3 2 3 1 1 2 5 5
C2 3 4 2 3 2 3 1 1 3 4 5
C3 3 4 5 3 2 3 4 3 3 4 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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