Recycling and Environmental Technologies

The study program Recycling and environmental technologies belongs to the field of study Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources and provides a comprehensive set of knowledge from natural science disciplines and knowledge and skills in the field of raw materials, production and processing of primary raw materials, primarily containing metals, from the field of secondary raw materials obtained from waste, focusing on their production, nature, distribution and composition. Much attention is paid to the possibilities of dealing with municipal and industrial waste, with a focus on the possibilities of collection, sorting, recovery, disposal and energy gain. The study program includes education in the field of theoretical principles and practical use of various recycling technologies that are applied in waste processing, starting with pre-treatment, through mechanical, thermal and/or wet processes. The study program further focuses on acquiring knowledge in the field of sampling and treatment of raw materials, basic analytical methods, monitoring pollution of individual components of the environment, especially water and soil. The study program focuses on the use of management and information systems in waste management and the application of recycling and environmental technologies in practice, includes education in the area of legislation in the circular economy. The study program provides knowledge about the possibilities of protecting individual components of the environment through efficient use of resources, energy storage, waste prevention and recycling in accordance with the principles of circular and low-carbon economy using environmentally acceptable technologies.

The graduate will demonstrate cross-sectional knowledge in the field of sources of primary and secondary raw materials, their occurrence, properties, distribution, pretreatment options and processing procedures. The graduate has knowledge in the field of recycling and environmental technologies, which are used to protect the environment, reduce waste generation, obtain useful components from waste, reduce the carbon footprint and save primary raw materials and energy in accordance with the principles of the circular economy. The graduate has theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of selected chemical disciplines and understands the physical and physico-chemical principles of the processes of production and processing of raw materials and standard analytical methods for the characterization of raw materials. Manages the classification of waste, knows the principles of dealing with selected types of municipal and industrial waste, knows and orients himself in legal norms in the field of the environment, waste management and in the field of waste water and air protection. The graduate has knowledge of global environmental problems and can identify the basic effects of industrial production on the environment. The graduate is able to acquire, synthesize, appropriately interpret and apply information in the given study program and field when solving tasks and projects in the field of identification, classification and processing procedures of raw materials of different origin and state, as well as waste management procedures. The graduate has the competence to solve theoretical and practical problems and environmental issues in the field of treatment, sampling, processing of raw materials, in the field of waste recycling and elimination of environmental pollution. The graduate orients in the usual basic management systems that are used in solving the problem, can analyze and assess the current state of the problem in the framework of the use of raw materials, waste management and the application of basic recycling and environmental technologies in obtaining usable components from secondary raw materials. The graduate is able to communicate information, principles and solutions to professional and lay public. The graduate is capable of further independent education in the given field and related fields and programs.

The graduate has cross-sectional knowledge of the principles and basic procedures of treatment and processing of primary and secondary raw materials. Understands the physical and physico-chemical nature of raw material processing processes, generation and recycling of waste. Knows the origin, occurrence, nature and distribution of waste and understands the principles of chemical analysis, basic analytical methods for the characterization of raw materials and waste, the purpose and principle of monitoring environmental components. Knows global environmental problems and can analyze the basic effects of industrial production on the environment and the quality of human life. Knows environmental legislation and legislation in waste and recycling management, raw materials policy and knows how to use information and basic management systems in waste and recycling management and application software. Manages the basic procedures and principles of handling raw materials and waste, such as collection, gathering, sorting and pre-treatment before final processing with emphasis on the elimination of pollution of environmental components and knows the methods of recovery and disposal of waste, energy storage. Manages the principles, basic procedures, advantages and disadvantages of recycling and environmental technologies used in the recovery of valuable components from waste, in the treatment of wastewater from the municipal sphere and in the remediation of the environment. The graduate is able to acquire, sort, analyze and implement the acquired information and knowledge when solving various tasks and projects in the field of waste management of various types, including hazardous waste. The graduate has competencies and practical skills in the field of sampling, standard chemical analysis procedures for the characterization of raw materials and waste, and possesses soft skills in presenting and defending the acquired knowledge and results to the professional and lay public. The graduate is capable of further self-education in the field and continue studying study program 2nd degree.

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