Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student
- is able to describe the main principles of circular economy and identifies the importance of resource efficiency as a part of the concept of circular economy
- is able to demonstrate the life cycle analysis and its principles
- is able to evaluate the environmental impacts of products and processes during their life cycle and develops opportunities to decrease them
- is able to analyse and identify means to improve material and energy efficiency in different environments and urban areas

Timing and attendance

Autumn 2023

Learning material and recommended literature

The course material will be available on the course platform.

Alternative completion methods

Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.

Exam retakes

To be announced at the beginning of the course.

Contents

- Principles of the circular economy (CE)
- Difference and interdependence between technical and biological cycles
- CE in chemistry
- Enterprise CE activities and responsibility

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites required

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Required assignments are not delivered or they are inadequate, or they are not submitted during the course implementation.
Assessment results are less than 50% of the total points.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student
- knows the principles of the circular economy (CE)
- knows the differences and interdependence between technical and biological cycels
- understands the principles of chemistry and its role in CE
- is able to analyse an enterprise's responsibility from the CE perspective

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student
- knows the principles of the circular economy (CE) and is able to discuss them
- knows the differences and interdependence between technical and biological cycles and is able to point out examples
- understands the principles of chemistry and its role in CE, and is able to explain a case/cases
- is able to analyse an enterprise's responsibility from the CE approach and justify opinions on it

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student
- knows the principles of the circular economy (CE) and is able to discuss about them, express opinions in an analytical way
- knows the differences and interdependence between technical and biological cycles and is able to provide details about examples
- understands the principles of chemistry and role in the CE and is able to explain a case/cases with deep knowledge
- is able to analyse an enterprise's responsibility from the CE perspective and justify opinions using relevant literature sources