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TEP5100

Industrial Ecology, Project

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Work

About

About the course

Course content

This subject addresses the systems analysis of environmental issues from a technical, economic and industrial perspective. It makes use of life-cycle assessment, input-output analysis, systems engineering, material flow analysis, cost-benefit analysis, risk analysis or related techniques. It addresess technical systems, products, households or organisations.

Learning outcome

The project gives students knowledge and skills to address scientific problems and to report results. Learning includes the application of industrial ecology methods towards practical, interdisciplinary problem solving or in scientific work.

Learning methods and activities

Supervised independent project.

Course materials

Information at start of semester.

Subject areas

  • Industrial Ecology

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Edgar Hertwich

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Energy and Process Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Work
Weighting 100/100