Course - Industrial Ecology, Specialization Project - TBA4580
TBA4580 - Industrial Ecology, Specialization Project
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Arbeider | 100/100 |
Course content
The content of this course shall relate to a defined problem in the field of industrial ecology, in collaboration with the teacher. The course make use of theory and methodology from industrial ecology for the evaluation of environmental performance in technical systems, preferably in the waste management sector with respect to utilization of waste resources by recycling. The problem may be addressed by use of systems analysis methods, such as material flow analysis, life cycle analysis, or cost benefit analysis, and may well be connected to an external company.
Learning outcome
The student shall through project work be trained in independent scientific work in industrial ecology, with focus on good formulation of working problems, application of methods, literature search and synthesis, as well as analysis and evaluation of results, where theory and practical problems are seen in combination, and to present such work in the form of a scientific article. The course shall also prepare a good design of the forthcoming master thesis
Learning methods and activities
Project work with tutoring, in combination with self studying. The project may be carried out individually or as group work, depending on the number of students. The language can be in English or Norwegian, according to preferences
Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended to have one year of study background from the MSc in Industrial Ecology programme at NTNU
Course materials
To be defined together with the teacher, and in line with the nature of the project.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2012
Language of instruction: English
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- Bygg- og anleggsteknikk
- Building and construction technology
- Building and Material Technology
- Facility Management
- Industrial Ecology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Arbeider 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"