Course syllabus

Miljösystemanalys och hållbar utveckling
Environmental Systems Studies and Sustainable Development

FMIF10, 6 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED W
Date of Decision: 2020-03-23

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: Pi3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to prepare engineering students so that they can handle sustainability issues in their future professional life. Many students will work in large companies, with activities or production on/for an international market. These positions entail a personal responsibility for, e.g., environmental and resource issues. In this context knowledge is essential, not only about current environmental and sustainability issues, but also about the societal framework and about methods used in industry, commerce and the public sector.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Description of society's supply of energy and natural resources and local and global environmental problems related to the processes of production, consumption/use and waste handling.

Limitation of resources related to the demands of modern society (non-renewable and renewable resources, conflicts over land use).

Critical appraisal of the concept of sustainable development. Introduction to a life cycle perspective on services and products.

Overview policy instruments in relation to the environmental issues. Consequences for companies and organisations. Methods/tools for sustainable development and the environment.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: A written examination. The project and assignments are individual or performed in small groups. The project should analyse a relevant issue related to the contents of the course. It is presented in the form of a short paper, which is also discussed in a seminar. One assignment comprises economic and/or technical calculations relevant to the contents of the course; they should be accompanied by an independent critical evaluation. The project and assignments are presented and discussed in seminars. Participation in seminars is mandatory. The final grade (3,4 or 5), is based on the grade of the exam (2/3) and the project (1/3).

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Parts
Code: 0113. Name: Examination.
Credits: 4. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed written or oral exam
Code: 0213. Name: Assignments.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Group project. Written assignments and seminars.

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: Minimum 90 higher education credits within the program.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: FMIF45, FMIF50, FMI031, FMIA01, FMIF05, FMIF35, FMIF01, FMIF15, FMIF20

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Alexandra Nikoleris, alexandra.nikoleris@miljo.lth.se
Course administrator: Astrid Byrman, astrid.byrman@miljo.lth.se