Here below you can find all master courses the University Centre offers. All courses are taught in 1-3 week modules running from August through June. See how the courses are organised in the teaching schedule for both programs. Usually 2-3 courses are taught at the same time, but students may only enroll in one course at a time.
The master courses are available to you whether you plan to pursue a degree or just take a course or courses. Please review the options for guest studies to determine how you can apply.
For further information, contact the Administrative Director of Education and Teaching.
Sustainable Waste Management in Coastal Communities
- Summer 2025
About the course
This course provides a general overview on waste management by defining waste by looking at sources and characteristics of different waste types. In addition, the risk potential and corresponding disposal options of waste, under consideration of the waste hierarchy (prevention, reuse, recycling, disposal), are presented. Legal aspects such as international agreements on waste export and impact of waste on the environment are discussed from a global point of view with local examples for specific issues. Waste logistics are also taught in this class. They are an important issue which is also connected to social and economic aspects. Sustainable waste management is challenging in a coastal and marine environment, especially in connection with extreme climate conditions. Issues like small-scale recycling and recovery, waste transport, marine and coastal pollution through intended and unintended waste dumping, interaction with wildlife, impact of ship cruise tourism are thus part of this course. A special focus of the course will be laid on waste prevention in general and food waste prevention specifically.
Instructors
Learning outcome
On completion of the course a student:
- can distinguish between waste and by-products.
- can assess the risk of a specific waste stream and decide which waste management option should be selected for sustainable treatment.
- can develop alternative options for more sustainable solutions within existing waste management systems according to waste hierarchy.
- can explain the impact of waste on the environment by using selected indicators.
- can include waste management into regional planning
Prerequisites: No prerequisites registered for the course
Assessment: 10 % Class participation; 70% individual written assignment, 20% group presentation
Final Exam: Assignment