Introduction to Circular Economy (5cr)
Course unit code: C-01914-BH60A5401
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- LUT University
Objective
After completing the course, students will be able to: 1. explain the targets of circular economy and understand possibilities to implement circular economy in different sectors,2. analyze capability of the selected products, production systems and services to fulfil the requirements of circular economy,3. implement assessments to reveal development needs of selected products, production systems and services to fulfill the requirements of circular economy, and4. compare different alternative ways to work towards circular economy targets.
Content
Introduction to circular economy: circular economy aspects related to food systems, forest systems, technical cycles, transportation sector and sharing economy.
Further information
The course is related to UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): 7 affordable and clean energy, 9 industry, innovation and infrastructure, 11 sustainable cities and communities, 12 responsible consumption and production, 13 climate actionNOTE! BH60A7200 Circular.Now and BH60A5401 Introduction to Circular Economy are alternative, both cannot be included in the degree!