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Valid for year : 2007
 
TKMJ14 Large Technical Systems and the Environment, 6 ECTS credits.
/Large Technical Systems and the Environment/

For:   ENV  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 40
Rec. self-study hours: 120

  Area of Education: Technology

Subject area: Environmental engineering
  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A

Aim:
This course aims at giving the student knowledge of modern environmental technology. It focuses new and established proactive solutions of environmental problems related to large technical systems. After the course the student shall be able to:
  • Outline the most common mitigating measures that are used to minimize direct impacts on the environment, especially air and water.
  • Reflect upon and discuss different proactive strategies for minimizing environmental impacts of the societyâ?Ts use of materials and energy.
  • Together with other peer students gain a deeper insight in a current topic in the field of modern environmental technology, search for information on the topic and present it in writing and orally.


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Environmental Science and a general knowledge of industry and large technical systems are beneficial

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Supplementary courses:
Energy in buildings, Energy systems analysis, Industrial ecology, Industrial energy systems, Integrated management systems, International Energy Markets, Impact assessment and project appraisal, Resource efficient products.
Organisation:
The course is based on lectures and seminars. Study visits are also included to illustrate the lectures. An investigation focusing some central elements of the course is part of the course as well.
Course contents:
The course focuses in different themes traditional end- of pipe solutions as well as new proactive approaches to reduce the environmental impacts of the societyâ?Ts use of materials and energy. The themes cover issues such as: Technical and organizational aspects of large technical systems, life cycle approaches, waste management strategies waste water treatment, energy and the environment, transportation systems and the environment. It also introduces industrial ecology and eco-design.
Course literature:


Examination:
Written examination
Approved project work
Active participation at seminars and two out of three study visits
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1,5 p
0,5 p
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3 ECTS
2 ECTS
1 ECTS
 


Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IEI.
Director of Studies: studierektor@iei.liu.se
Examiner: Olof Hjelm

Course Syllabus in Swedish

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Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
Last updated: 09/12/2007