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SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTES ENGINEERING

CIVENGR 427
Course Description

Basic concepts in designing, evaluating, and operating solid wastes storage, collection, and disposal systems; waste reduction, resource recovery, incineration and land disposal methods; hazardous wastes engineering; legal, political, and administrative considerations.

Prerequisties

Senior standing or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.83

-1.45% from Historical

Completion Rate
95.74%

-3.58% from Historical

A Rate
95.74%

12.26% from Historical

Class Size
47

39.93% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

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