The purpose of the course is to give an overview of sustainability principles and a number of principles and methods that are parts of sustainability considerations.
The course is arranged as 2 weekly theoretical exercises where each theme is initiated by a lecture given by staff members or by invited lecturers
The different themes (sustainability concepts; thermodynamics and sustainability; sustainability and life cycle analyses; sustainability and energy, nutrients, water, and greenhouse gases; bioethics and sustainability; economics, development, and sustainability) are treated in case studies as a basis for discussions in groups
Students who have passed the module should be able to
150 hours
Name of exam | Sustainability |
Type of exam | Written exam
4 hours |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | Bæredygtighed |
Module code | K-BBT-B2-2 |
Module type | Course |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Spring
|
ECTS | 5 |
Language of instruction | English |
Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
Location of the lecture | Campus Copenhagen |
Responsible for the module |
Study Board | Study Board of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering |
Department | Department of Chemistry and Bioscience |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering and Science |