Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student:
- understands the significance of industrial symbioses and material recycling processes and practices as part of a circular economy
- promotes industrial symbioses between companies
- knows the general industrial recycling processes for materials and their technical solutions
- can determine the key operators of the recycling industry and current development issues

Implementation and methods of teaching

Virtual lectures and company visits, assignment and course project work

Timing and attendance

Spring term 2023

Learning material and recommended literature

To be defined during the course

Alternative completion methods

Have to be agreed with teachers.

Working life cooperation

The company visits are part of the course.

Exam retakes

Retries/upgrading in May 2023

Learning environment

Virtual course and possible company visits

Contents

A student:
- understands the significance of industrial symbioses and material recycling processes and practices as part of a circular economy
- promotes industrial symbioses between companies
- knows the general industrial recycling processes for materials and their technical solutions
- can determine the key operators of the recycling industry and current development issues

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria

The assessment is based on a course work report (50 %) and an exam (50 %)

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Course project work undone or exam is not passed

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

Course's project report and it´s knowledge base are accessible, but it´s structure is imperfect and illogical. The suggested solution is relevant and it is analyzed in approved level. Student´s own views are presented as instructed. . The report is clear and it is done following LAB UAS´s layout and reporting instructions.
Student participated in the company visit(s).
Moodle exam is passed by the grade 1 in minimum.

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

Course's project report includes clear input for the information search, use and it is applied from several information sources. The report´s structure is mostly consistent and text is well written. The sources and references are indicated with almost no errors. The report contains images, figures, or tables they are appropriate, clear and referred to in the text. The report layout follows the instructions of LAB.
Student participated in the company visit(s).
Moodle exam is passed.

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

Course's project report contains innovative and demanding perspectives, also the references and the content are well defined and justified. The knowledge base and other parts of the report are dealt versatile. The diverse and reliable information sources are used. The knowledge base and conclusions are logical, well presented, combined, and justified. The report contains images, figures, or tables they are appropriate, clear and referred to in the text. The report layout follows the instructions of LAB.The review contains innovative viewpoints.
Student participated in the company visit(s).
Moodle exam is passed.