Syllabus

Circular Economy and Sustainable Development

Code
GIE36Y
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Industrial Engineering and Management (IEA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Industrial Engineering and Management1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1F
Approved
Approved, 31 October 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 31 October 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

 Knowledge and understanding

  • explain the transition from a linear to a circular economy in the pursuit of sustainability and competitiveness
  • explain the connections between circular economies at the levels of society, industry and organisation
  • explain the relationship between the circular economy and the strategies and business models of industrial operations

Competence and skills

  • identify, evaluate and analyse the opportunities that industries have for circular resource efficiency
  • identify possible problems and shortcomings by analysing the resource utilisation rate of an organisation

Judgement and approach

  • reflect on the different conditions and requirements for the development of industrial operations with the circular economy as a means towards sustainability
  • reflect on the significance of participation and engagement in the development of a circular economy and its impact on learning and business development

Course Content

The course covers the system conditions of the circular economy as part of sustainable development of industrial operations. The course also covers closed loops of minerals and foreign substances as well as ecosystem services. The course highlights the potential  of the circular economy to apply business models in a circular economy project. In addition, the course covers different methods and models for situation analysis, obstacle analysis, selection criteria, consequence analysis and critical review.

Assessment

  • Project report
  • Seminars
  • Assignments

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U, 3, 4, 5.

When students achieve the grade G in seminars and assignments, their final course grade is determined by the grade they receive for the project.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Project Work - 4 Credits | U, 3, 4, 5
  • Assignments - 2.5 Credits | U–G
  • Seminars - 1 Credit | U–G

Prerequisites

  • Industrial Management with Calculation 7.5 credits or Industrial Management - Basic Overview Course 7.5 credits

Other Information

Replaces GIE2XG.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.