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TBA4580 - Industrial Ecology, Specialization Project

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
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

Course materials

To be defined together with the teacher, and in line with the nature of the project.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2012

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Bygg- og anleggsteknikk
  • Building and construction technology
  • Building and Material Technology
  • Facility Management
  • Industrial Ecology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Arbeider 100/100
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.
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