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Prerequisites
Identical coursesDissertation Postgraduate Certificate Sustainable Polymers in a Circular Economy (B-KUL-T5ZDI2)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
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This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.Aims
Upon completing this course, the student:
- can independently apply the addressed theories, methodologies, principles and tools to study and define a concrete action plan for a case within the own professional context.
- can estimate, analyse and evaluate the impact and value of the relevant frameworks and methodologies w.r.t. circular economy and sustainable polymer materials and products.
- can analyse, evaluate, explain and argument, orally and written, a case study within the own professional context, considering the multidisciplinary aspects within circular economy, and take informed decisions based on the outcome of the study.
- can contribute to the development of the transition to a circular economy from the own background and expertise.
Previous knowledge
The knowledge acquired and having succeeded in the following courses is prerequisite for this course:
OPO Module 1 – A holistic view on circular economy
OPO Module 2 –Sustainable polymer materials and products
Order of Enrolment
Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.
SIMULTANEOUS( C0Q12A ) AND SIMULTANEOUS(T5ZSP2)
The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
C0Q12A : A Holistic View on Circular Economy
T5ZSP2 : Sustainable Polymer Materials and Products
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
5 ects. Dissertation Postgraduate Certificate Sustainable Polymers in a Circular Economy (B-KUL-T5tDI2)
EnglishFormat: Assignment
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Both termsN. Content
• Under the supervision of the lecturers, the student performs a case study on a specific sub-aspect of the circular transition within her/his own organization, using the theories and tools provided during the courses.
• The student pitches her/his case study to fellow students and lecturers (from both choice modules), whereby feedback is given to each other.
• The student writes a thorough and critical paper on the case study containing a description of the literature and background information, used study approach, study results and an action plan to implement the transition.
• The student presents and defends the case study and results to the examination jury.
Course material
Papers
Language of instruction: more information
The students can opt to write and defend their dissertation either in English or Dutch.
Format: more information
Under the supervision of the lecturers of the program, the student performs a case study applying the theories and methodologies of circular economy and sustainable polymer materials and products to his/her own professional context/organisation. The student writes a thorough and critical paper on the outcome of the case study and presents it to the examination jury.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Dissertation Postgraduate Certificate Sustainable Polymers in a Circular Economy (B-KUL-T72358)
Explanation
The student writes and defends (oral presentation) a dissertation on a case study in his/her own professional context.