CHEM-E2205 - Materials for a World in Transition D, Lecture, 10.1.2023-17.2.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understand the scientific principles and the ecological consequences of material flows
Understand policy and technology drivers of material circulation
Understand the consequences of material selection and design for the circulation and recovery of materials
Are able to prioritize activities and develop solutions for circular economy and the bioeconomy

Credits: 5

Schedule: 10.01.2023 - 17.02.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mark Hughes

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The use of materials by humans is having a profound and transformative effect upon the biosphere and yet is an integral part of the global economy and society. The course aims to consider how we might rethink our use of materials in the context of sustainable development.


    We will explore the nexus between materials and sustainability, adopting a systems thinking approach to materials cycles. We will look at how the use of material and the choices we make in their selection, and the design of materials and products, affect sustainability. We will look at how we can improve resource efficiency and will explore the limits to this. We will look at material flows and the stakeholders involved in often highly complex value chains.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Attendance and participation (20%)
    • Learning diary (40%)
    • Project and presentation (40%)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Lectures/seminars/workshops: 10-25 h
    • Group work: 60-70 h
    • Independent work: 50-55 h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III
    2023-2024 Spring III

    Enrollment :

    Maximum 60 students

    The course is mandatory for students of Creative Sustainability. If fewer than 60 places are taken by students on the Creative Sustainability programme, the remaining places will be allocated to students from other programs. These students will be selected on the basis of their backgrounds, to ensure that we are able to create multidisciplinary teams for group working.

    A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.

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