WASTE TREATMENT AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY (SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY)
| Title | ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗ ΑΠΟΒΛΗΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΚΥΚΛΙΚΗ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑ (ΑΕΙΦΟΡΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΚΥΚΛΙΚΗ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑ) / WASTE TREATMENT AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY (SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY) |
| Code | 325 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Christos Vlachokostas |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600020296 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 47
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Industrial Management | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600287935
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600287935
- At the Website of the School:
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Ability to understand technical diagrams and system design, basic knowledge of project management, and proficiency in software tools (e.g., Excel, AutoCAD, modeling software)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Identify and classify various types of waste (liquid, solid, hazardous).
2. Analyze physical, chemical, biological, and advanced treatment processes.
3. Evaluate the appropriateness of treatment technologies based on environmental and technical criteria.
4. Design basic scenarios of integrated waste management within the circular economy framework.
5. Apply principles of sustainability and safety in selecting treatment and disposal methods.
6. Present case studies, technical analyses, or treatment projects effectively.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course covers both fundamental and advanced waste management technologies, with emphasis on environmental protection and circular economy principles. The teaching is structured in three main parts:
Part A – Wastewater Treatment Technologies (6 weeks)
•Legislative and regulatory framework
•Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of wastewater
•Pumping, mixing, and aeration systems
•Physical, chemical, biological, and advanced treatment processes
•Disinfection, reuse, and safe disposal
•Sludge management and treatment
•Health and safety in treatment facilities
Part B – Solid Waste Technologies (4 weeks)
•European Waste Catalogue (EWC), waste generation and composition
•Mechanical and biological treatment (MBT), thermal treatment methods
•Recycling, composting, and energy recovery
•Collection, transport, sorting, and temporary storage
•Pollution control technologies and energy valorization
Part C – Hazardous Waste Technologies (2 weeks)
•Definitions, categories, and classification of hazardous waste
•Recovery, treatment, and final disposal facilities
•Safety and regulatory compliance considerations
Semester Project
•Case study development based on a real-world waste management problem
Keywords
waste management, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste, circular economy, treatment technologies, recycling, reuse, environmental engineering, smart consumption, sustainable development
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
ICT tools are integrated throughout the course via digital lectures, e-learning material distribution, student interaction and support in developing technical projects using modern tools. Online assessments and educational videos are also utilized to support the understanding of treatment technologies.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 50 | 1.7 | ✓ | ||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 20 | 0.7 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 20 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 10 | 0.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 10 | 0.3 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Student evaluation is based on a combined assessment of theoretical knowledge and applied problem-solving skills in waste management. Emphasis is placed on understanding technologies, making well-documented solution choices, and presenting technical approaches effectively. The evaluation criteria are announced at the beginning of the semester and are described in detail on the e-learning platform.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο [122075545]:Διαχείριση και Μηχανική Στερεών Αποβλήτων, 3η Έκδοση, Κομίλης Δημήτριος
2. Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο [68374097]: Metcalf & Eddy (2018) Μηχανική Υγρών Αποβλήτων. Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα.
3. Kωδικός βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο [110158466]: ΑΕΙΦΟΡΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΚΥΚΛΙΚΗ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑ, Βλαχοκώστας Χρίστος
Last Update
21-10-2025
