Course - Industrial Ecology, Project - TEP5100
TEP5100 - Industrial Ecology, Project
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work | 100/100 |
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. The project may be conducted in connection with a company or institution.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The student should know about:
- How the problem investigated in the project has been investigated by different disciplines in engineering, environmental science, economics etc.
- Theory and methods of industrial ecology related to the topic.
Skills:
- The student should be able to approach a new topic, identify important issues, relate to different approaches and be able to describe the contribution of work by others.
Choose and utilize reproducible methods to analyse the system and answer the research question.
Be able to critically evaluate data and research results and express their uncertainty.
Reflect on consequences of measures to address a problem and be able to give recommendations on how to prioritize measures. Draw conclusions from own work and identify own contribution of work to the research front. Be able to communicate results in oral and written form.
General competence: Be able to understand research questions and the scientific approach in general, and be able to contribute to research.
Learning methods and activities
Supervised independent project.
Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended to have one year of study background from the MSc in Industrial Ecology programme at NTNU or a specialization in Energy Planning and Environmental Analysis of the Master in Energy and Environment Engineering.
TEP4220, TEP4223.
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 2015
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Industrial Ecology
- Edgar Hertwich
- Anders Hammer Strømman
- Daniel Beat Mueller
- Edgar Hertwich
- Francesca Verones
- Helge Brattebø
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Work 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"