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ELEC-E8714 - Sustainable Electronics D, Lecture, 4.9.2024-2.12.2024

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

After the course the student is familiar with the legislation and revised legislative proposals on waste and their impact on electronics design and their lifecycles including EU's long-term targets on circular economy. The student will gain knowledge on resource management, manufacturing and supply of metallic materials and their environmental impact, on manufacturing processes of electronic products (inc semiconductors, components, PCBs,  displays, batteries, mechanics) and their environmental performance. The student will become familiar with the reuse and recycling logistics and methods considering specifically the responsibilities of the manufacturer as well as the process of life cycle assessment. Also, the student will be able to develop strategies for resource efficiency and ecodesign of EEE.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 02.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mervi Paulasto-Kröckel, Mari Lundström

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:

    EU legislation, sustainability in electronics design and manufacturing, manufacturing processes and recycling of metals, manufacturing of electronics devices and components, lifecycle analysis of electronics using a professional LCA software, ecodesign, circular electronics.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam and assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, individual assignments, group assignment

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Sarah Boyd, Life-Cycle Assessment of Semiconductors

    Handout/Lecture slides

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    1 No Poverty

    2 Zero Hunger

    5 Gender Equality

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    10 Reduced Inequality

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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