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Industrial Ecology

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Industrial Ecology
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Applied Informatics, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2017
Module code: PIB-INEC
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P241-0162
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
4V (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 4
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
Project work

[updated 26.02.2018]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

KI671 Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2014 , semester 6, optional course, non-technical
KIB-INEC (P241-0162) Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2021 , semester 6, optional course, non-technical
KIB-INEC (P241-0162) Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2022 , semester 6, optional course, non-technical
MAB.4.2.6.4 (P241-0162) Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013 , semester 6, optional course, non-technical
PIBWN11 (P241-0162) Applied Informatics, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2011 , semester 6, optional course, not informatics specific
PIB-INEC (P241-0162) Applied Informatics, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2017 , semester 4, optional course, not informatics specific

Suitable for exchange students (learning agreement)
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Steven Frysinger
Lecturer: Prof. Steven Frysinger

[updated 10.11.2016]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will be able to:
- Define environmental science and describe the key environmental challenges presented by industrial society;
- Define industrial ecology and explain the metaphorical relationship between industrial systems and biological ecosystems;
- Interpret the _master equation_ of industrial ecology and explain the role of technology in the pursuit of a more sustainable industrial society;
- Define and give examples of the concepts of Design for Environment and Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing;
- Provide a detailed explanation of the Life Cycle Assessment methodology and carry out such an assessment on a product/system;
- Discuss allocation of environmental loads to system components;
- Interpret the role of Life Cycle Assessment in environmental management decision-making.


[updated 26.02.2018]
Module content:
We will study the theoretical underpinnings of IE, briefly examining the biological metaphor for industrial ecosystems. We will also address various elements of practice which are associated with IE, especially Life Cycle Assessment and Design for Environment. Our goal is to better understand how industrial ecology can help us to evolve into a sustainable industrial society.


[updated 26.02.2018]
Recommended or required reading:
GRAEDEL, T. E./ B. R. ALLENBY, B.R.: Industrial Ecology. Prentice Hall, 2003.


[updated 26.02.2018]
Module offered in:
SS 2024, SS 2023, SS 2022, SS 2021, SS 2020 
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