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Identical coursesSustainable Technologies (B-KUL-HMA94A)
Cappuyns Valérie (coordinator) | Cappuyns Valérie Aims
This course evaluates the following learning outcomes:
The student
1.3 (SM) recognises ‘wicked’ problems (poverty, inequality, biodiversity, pollution,…) and takes them into account when developing a sustainability policy
2.1 (SM) can, based on the main principles of sustainability, reflect critically on organisational policy choices
2.2 (SM) can, based on the main principles of sustainability, reflect critically on regulatory policy choices
2.3 (SM) can reflect critically on ‘wicked’ problems (poverty, inequality, biodiversity, pollution,…)
4.1 (SM) reflects critically on the impact of societal, international and organisational trends on the sustainability policy of an organisation, while taking into account the consequences for the relevant stakeholders
4.2 (SM) follows recent news and information on sustainability topics
10.1 (SM) keeps his/her knowledge regarding sustainability topics up-to-date based on practice-oriented, policy-oriented and scientific information sources
10.2 (SM) reflects critically on the way important trends and innovations regarding sustainability can be translated in organisational policy development
Upon completion of this course, the student can:
- assess and quantify the environmental impact using specific indicators (e.g. eco indicators, interpretation of LCA output, etc.).
- assess a technique for the management of waste and materials, water, air, soil pollution within a given context using his/her knowledge of a wide range of management techniques.
- propose process-integrated and/or structural improvements to decrease/prevent emissions and waste flows as well as consumption of raw materials and energy, paying attention to the principles of the circular economy.
Previous knowledge
This course builds on the course Sustainable management (B-KUL-HMA77A) course offered in the first semester.
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
6 ects. Sustainable Technologies (B-KUL-HMA94a)
Content
Introduction
differentiated content, according to the student's prior knowledge in environmental sciences. After completing some modules, all students are expected to have sufficient background knowledge to keep up with the content of the classes
Treatment and management of environmental pollution
- Waste and materials management –- urban mining
- Waste water treatment
- Soil and groundwater remediation
- Treatment of air emissions
The focus will not only be on end-of-pipe technologies, but also on resource recovery and recycling.
Sustainable product management
- Instruments to evaluate the environmental impact of technologies
- Life cycle assessment (LCA)
- Carbon footprinting
- ….
- Ecodesign
- Digital product passports
Course material
- Self-composed coursebook issued through Ekonomika's course service.
- Powerpoint presentations
- Additional texts and exercises will be made available through the digital learning platform Toledo
Format: more information
Company visit - Guest lecture - Interactive lecture
Interactive plenary course. Students are encouraged to participate actively in the sessions by means of class discussions, polls, exercises etc.
If feasible, a company visit will also be organized.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Sustainable Technologies (B-KUL-H75927)
Explanation
Evaluation characteristics and Determination final result
Written exam. It is not allowed to use course material. The exam includes open questions and multiple choice questions on the various topics covered in the course.
For the multiple choice questions, a guess correction is applied: for a correct answer : +1/2 ; for a wrong answer: -1/6 ; for a question not answered : 0.
Information about retaking exams
The features of the evaluation and determination of grades are identical to those of the first examination opportunity, as described in the tab 'Explanation'.