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Ethiopian Civil Service University Institute of Urban Development Studies Urban Infrastructure Provision and Management Masters Programme Course Syllabus Course Information
Course Title: Course Number: Number of Credit Hours: Number of Contact Hours: Academic Calendar: Year: Semester: Required Prerequisites: Class Room Location: Lecture Schedule: Urban Waste and Environmental Management (MUIPM-711) 3 Hrs. 2 Hrs. Lecture per week 2011/2012 I II (To be filled) (To be filled) (To be filled) (Dates & Times)

1. Instructor Information
Instructor Name: Office: E-Mail: Telephone (Optional): Consultation Hours: (To be (To be (To be (To be filled) filled) filled) filled)

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2. Course Description
This course will cover urban solid waste source, type and management: waste management strategic planning, policy and programme matrix, waste disposal, waste recycling, waste processing and waste minimization. Provision of urban solid waste services, including waste collection, transfer, recycling, resource recovery and disposal and its impact on climate change. Solid waste management and Millennium development goals. Concepts, importance and value of urban green infrastructure in achieving sustainable urban development will be considered.
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National policy, strategies and legislations in urban environment relating to urban infrastructure and health, climate change and carbon footprints, biodiversity conservation, transportation and pollution among others will be covered. Waste is an underlying theme in many multilateral environmental agreements, seeking justification for concerted local action, or broad global consensus. Key issues to be considered in waste management: Waste Management and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Agenda 21, the Basel, Rotterdam or Stockholm conventions. The need for Environmental Impact Assessment for key urban infrastructure projects will emphasize Prediction of impacts and evaluation of mitigation to minimize impact on urban ecological systems, public health and urban economic productivity. Tools, methodologies, techniques for environmental impact assessment. Gender issue in waste and environmental management, incorporating gender criteria in waste management planning. Further, Participants will learn from case studies and best practices practiced around the world especially that are suitable for implementation in the context of Ethiopia.

Course Objective
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Develop basic concepts regarding solid waste management systems Recognize how integrated solid waste management plan prepared and managed. Build integrated solid waste alternative program Recognize international and national policies on solid waste and environmental management. Apply different environmental management tools in urban infrastructures Develop basic skills to implement integrated environmental management system Mainstream gender issues in waste and environmental management efforts

Session Topics and learning outcomes

Wee Sessio k n
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Topics Discussion on course Syllabus: Objective of the Course Course Outline The nature of Individual and Group
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Learning Outcome Familiarise participants with Objective of the Course Overall course content

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Assignments Background of the course Required readings Description of course works assignment, group work Assessment Policy Required students behavior Academic dishonesty

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Solid Waste Management Overview of solid waste

Course work requirement individually or in a group Mode of delivery ( participant cantered) and continuous assessment policy Course Policy Attendance Expectations for class room behavior Late submission of Assignment Missing exam Academic Dishonesty ( Plagiarism) Participants will be able to:

Management(SWM) Definition of solid waste ( Hazardous and non hazardous) Source and type of solid waste Effective solid waste management system ( storage, collection, transportation and disposal) Strategic planning of urban waste management system Solid waste management framework Solid waste management matrix End of pipe vs. life cycle Community-local government partnership Solid waste management and urban environment Role of solid waste management system in cities
3 5 and 6 etc.

Define solid waste Identify the different types of solid waste Categorize solid waste base on sources Distinguish hazardous wastes from nonhazardous Explain the role of solid waste management in cities Discuss components of SWM system Plan effective SWM system Apply SWM framework
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Key issues on solid waste

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Participants will be able to:

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Contemporary debate on solid waste management practice Waste disposal Waste recycling Waste processing Waste minimization Technology Choice Environmental impact Health impact of solid waste Structure of municipal solid waste Waste management impact on climate change Solid waste management and MDGs Community participation
etc.

Analyze contemporary debate on SWM practices Compare the available technology on SWM Analyze environmental and health impact of SW Examine organization structure of municipal SWM Associate SWM and MDGs Explain the role f community participation in SWM
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Over view of Integrated solid waste management(ISWM) Definition of ISWM Definition of Sustainable solid waste management ISWM plan: frame work for action Capacity to prevent wasteful resource use at the source Strong, diversified, appropriate collection system A healthy recycling industry Environmentally safe disposal site Challenges on current SWM practice of our cities Failure and success on PASDEP and opportunities with GTP on SWM programmes Case studies .

Participants will be able to: Define ISWM Plan ISWM system in cities Apply ISWM implementation framework Explain sustainable SWM approaches Adapt best management practices on ISWM from case studies .

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Chapter 2: Municipal Solid Waste Management Program Over view of SWM tool kit

Participants will be able to: Apply techniques of building ISW alternative program Estimate SWM costs

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Tools and techniques for building ISW alternative programs Tools for estimating SWM costs Tools for estimating solid waste generation from ( residential, commercial, public areas) Tools for Waste composition estimate Design tool Maintenance tools
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Estimate solid waste generation cost Estimate waste composition cost Apply design tools Use maintenance tools
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Solid waste collection Types of collection system Equipment Collection option Problems and concerns (labor, customer service, management and financing issue, technological issues, collection frequency, Transfer stations Transport equipment Design consideration
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Participants will be able to:

Appreciate problems and concerns associated with MSW collection. Compare and contrast privately and publicly operated systems. Recognize the types of collection systems identify the benefits associated with the use of transfer stations prepare an economic analysis of transfer stations consider design issues associated with transfer stations .

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Chapter 3: Waste management and Multilateral Environmental Agreement International waste and environmental agreement National Policy on solid waste and environmental Management

Waste management in Agenda 21 (relevant chap.) Local agenda 21 The Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm conventions The Kyoto protocol Global programme of action (GPA) Environmental law and policy Solid waste management policy Environmental pollution and
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Participants will be able to: Recall international agreements on waste and environmental management Apply global thinking for local action Apply environmental law in different infrastructure planning and management Adapt environmental policy in infrastructure provision and management Develop environmental protection strategies Assess potential environmental pollution

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Definition of EIA Objectives of EIA Basic principles in EIA Process Steps in EIA Benefits of EIA

Best practice on Environmental Impact Assessment of infrastructure project

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Best practice on road/water supply/ sewerage system project Best practice on solid waste management

Participants will be able to: Define EIA Explain major objectives of EIA in infrastructure management Apply basic principles of EIA processes Apply steps in EIA of infrastructure projects Analyze benefits of EIA . Participants will be able to: Adapt best practices on EIA of different infrastructure projects .

Life cycle Assessment ( LCA)

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Definition of Life cycle Assessment Aim of LCA Four main phases of LCA Goal and scope Life cycle inventory Life cycle impact assessment Interpretation LCA tools and uses . Local Environmental plan(LEP) Definition of local environmental plan Guideline to local environmental plan Process in preparing local environmental plan

Participants will be able to: Define LCA Explain aims of LCA Apply four phases of LCA process Use LCA tools .

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Participants will be able to: Integrate local environmental plan in to different infrastructure plans Apply guideline for LEP preparation Discuss processes in preparing LEP . Participants will be able to:

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over view of integrated environmental management

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Chapter 6: Gender in Waste and environmental Management Gender and Waste management

Definition of integrated Environmental management Environmental management system Indicators for general environmental management Stake holders involvement in IEM Benefit and implementation barriers Case study on integrated solid waste management Case study on integrated liquid waste management

Define IEM Recall environmental management system Analyze indicators for general environmental management Analyze the role of stake holders involvement in IEM Analyze benefit and implementation barriers .

Importance of Gender in waste management planning Gender issues in urban waste management Women and solid waste in developing countries Gender mainstreaming in waste management Gender and privatization of solid waste Integrating gender responsiveness in environmental planning Case studies Best Management Practice
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Participants will be able to: Explain importance of gender issues in waste management planning Analyze the role of gender in urban waste management program Apply gender mainstreaming techniques in waste and environmental management efforts Integrate gender responsiveness in environmental planning

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Session Make up and course wrap up Study and Examination Study and Examination
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Mode of Delivery
The teaching learning process will be an effective teaching or participant centered so as to maximize the benefit both from the knowledge of participants and instructor in each session. This will be achieved by thorough discussion and knowledge as well as experience sharing on every issue in the class. Hence,

participants are expected to actively participate in the practical session to be done in the form of group discussions, case studies and paper presentations. Thus, participants are expected to actively participate in the class

in raising questions and answering questions posed. Participants are encouraged to read different books as the outline of the course prior to coming to class. There will be lecture on each session where the instructor teaches basic course knowledge linking with the reality on the ground.

Mode of Assessment
The mode of assessment will be continuous throughout the study period. This method of course evaluation gives feedback on the right time so as participants improve their performances throughout the semester. During the study periods, various approaches will be used to assess the understanding of the participants on sessions objectives of the course. In this process, the knowledge, skill and attitude of participants will be evaluated. There will be an examination at the end of the course, a case study on group and individual assignment and if possible, a term paper at the end of the course will be required. Instructors begin class by revising the previous topics and invites student to ask any questions and contribute their own ideas on the subject. Further, the instructor may ask students to make analytical assessment of what has been discussed in the class which includes all types of practical exercises.

No 1 2 3 4

Assessment Type Quizzes Individual Assignment Group Assignment Final Exam

Weight (%) 25 20 10 40

Remark There will be 5 quizzes There will be two individual assignment There will be one group assignment It will be a written exam incorporating both the theoretical and practical

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Class Participation

aspects of the course Class room participation encouraged

is

highly

Score Interval for Grading:

No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Score >=90 >=85 >=80 >=75 >=70 >=65 >=50 >=45 >=40 <40 Letter Grade A AB+ B BC+ C CD F Descriptio n Grade Point 4.00 Excellent 3.67 3.33 Good 3.00 2.67 2.33 Satisfactory 2.00 Satisfactory 1.67 Unsatisfact 1.00 ory Fail 0.00

Course Policies
Attendance:
All participants are required to attend all classes. If a participant must be absent for any reason, he/she shall request permission from the instructor prior to the class as much as possible. If the instructor must be absent for emergency reasons, a substitute instructor(if any) will cover the class or participants will be notified of class cancellation in which case make-up classes shall be arranged. All participants should participate in the group work.

Expectations for Classroom Behavior

As university participants, you will be treated and respected as an adult. You are encouraged to share your ideas and express your opinions in class and you will be expected to respect others opinions and values as well. You are expected to do your best work, meet assignment deadlines, and treat other members of the class and the University with courtesy and respect. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be turned off before entering the classroom.
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Late submission of Assignments:

Late submission of assignments and reports is not acceptable. Valid reasons are illness that requires immediate medical help or other serious personal cases which shall be supported by proper documentation.

Excused/Unexcused late work or absence from exams:

Illness requiring medical care or personal emergency of a serious nature is the only compelling excuse for missing exams and/or quizzes. These cases shall also be supplemented with documents of relevant nature.

Suggested Readings

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