CHEM-E1170 - Introduction to Sustainability in the Bioeconomy D, Lecture, 30.8.2024-29.11.2024

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 basic concepts around sustainability in the bioproducts industry Frame sustainability from technology and value chain perspective​s Learn from applied examples about different methods for analyzing the sustainability of bioproduct production pathways Build skills for creating evidence-based critical thinking about sustainability

Credits: 5

Schedule: 30.08.2024 - 29.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Luana Dessbesell

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

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    Description of course content:​ Basic concepts of sustainability, sustainable development, bioeconomy and circular economy are introduced. Following, the students will identify linkages of these concepts from a value chain perspective considering the source of material all the way to the end-of-life management of the final product. ​ Real examples will be described covering early-stage to established bioproduct industrial processes.​ Experts in sustainability assessment will be invited to provide guest lectures.​ Via guided exercises the students will build critical thinking for risks identification and help identify sustainability indicators by brainstorming cases discussed in class.​

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Learning logs, group report

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, group work, presemo and exercises

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecures

    Journal articles

    Literature on sustainability assessments

     

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

    Registration:

    Maximum class size 90. Prioritization: 

    1. Master's programme in Bioproduct Engineering students, Master's Programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy students, students majoring in Fibre and Polymer Engineering and Biomass refining.
    2. PhD students in the Doctoral Programme in Chemical Engineering.

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