About this course

This course provides the fundamental processes and technologies for valorization of organic wastes to energy and material products via biotechnological and physicochemical processes. Processes and concepts for resource recovery from wastes, recycling and reuse of waste and bioproducts are discussed towards the perspectives of circular economy.

Learning outcome

The students will gain an overview on the spectrum of processes available for resource recovery from organic waste and waste biorefineries. Students who successfully pass this course will gain knowledge and competence on the following subjects:

  • Principles and understanding of waste biorefinery concepts and organic waste treatment processes
  • Selection of suitable technologies for energy and material production from waste
  • Critical evaluations of organic wastes and sustainability within the circular economy

The course will focus on topics addressing SDG 6 , 7, 11, 12, 13.

  • Learning activities

    Lectures. Exercises. Excursion.

  • Teaching support

    The lecturers are available during office hours.

  • Syllabus

    Compendium of literature that is distributed in Canvas. Other material that is distributed in Canvas.

  • Prerequisites

    THT100

  • Recommended prerequisites

    KJM110, JORD100, BIO130

  • Assessment method

    Campus based digital, written examination, 3 hours. Grading scale A - F. The exam answers must be in English.

    Written exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddel: A1 No calculator, no other aids

  • About use of AI

    Will be announced at the start of the course.

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    The external and internal examiner jointly prepare the exam questions and the grading guide. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's assessment of a random sample of candidates as a calibration at certain intervals according to the faculty's guidelines for exam grading.

  • Mandatory activity

    • Compulsory attendance in the first two lecture hours at the start of the course.
    • One compulsory excursion to waste management facilities.
    • Compulsory exercises (including lab exercises if time and budget permits)

  • Teaching hours

    Lectures (ca. 26 hours, two hours per week) and one-day excursion (8 hours).

  • Admission requirements

    REALFAG (special requirements in science)