Raw Materials Network Seminar
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TE755
- Code
- 1TE755
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Industrial Engineering and Management A1F, Industrial Engineering and Management A1F, Sustainable Development A1F, Sustainable Development A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 19 May 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering
Entry requirements
150 credits, with a minimum of 15 credits at advanced level and 90 credits within science/technology.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- formulate a problem based on a given challenge or opportunity within the value chain of raw materials,
- reflect upon and critically evaluate evidence from different sources in the field of raw materials.
- integrate and evaluate competing evidence from technical, scientific, environmental, political, economical, ethical or societal perspectives,
- create possible solutions to problems within the field of raw materials, compare their advantages and disadvantages, and propose a solution based on sustainable development,
- appraise complex issues within the field of raw materials on local, regional and global scales.
Content
The course is based on a number of real cases, dealing with sustainability issues of different parts of the value chain for raw materials. The cases are generally presented by partners in EIT RawMaterials, both companies and universities. Examples of possible cases include sustainable mining in Northern Sweden and the local Sami population, exploration in sensitive environments and potential for green mining.
Instruction
Lectures, assigned reading, supervision of group work and seminars.
Assessment
Active participation in student lead case seminars (2cr) and a written report (3cr).