Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completed of the course, the participants should:
- Be able to develop sustainable and circular pathways for some of the already existing industries operating on the principal of linear economy.
by:
- Know in detail the concept of linear and circular economy
- Know different business models contributing to circular economy
- Know the sustainable design principles and critically access how to design for sustainability
- Know various biotechnological and bioprocesses contributing to circular (bio)economy and their limitations
- Have a detailed understanding of the factors limiting the circular economy
- Know various decision support tools for critical assessment of circular economy
In order to:
- Contribute to the development of truly sustainable solutions for a sustainable world.
Content
Dear Students, I am excited to introduce this new course that provides fresh prespective the way we approach sustainable solutions in the 21st century: Circular (Bio)Economy. In an era where environmental challenges are more pressing than ever, understanding and harnessing the potential of circular (bio)economy is essential. This dynamic and forward-thinking course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex intersection of business, technology, and sustainability.
Who Should Enroll?
- Anyone who is interested in sustainability and what role sustainability will play in your future jobs/careers.
- Anyone who is confused with all the Green/Sustainability talks and want to know how to identify which claims are fake and which are genuine.
Course Content: The course will consist of 8 or 9 lectures and a visit to our real world lab - metabolon.
- Lecture 1: Introduction to Circular Economy
- Lecture 2: Circular Economy & Business Value
- Lecture 3: Finite Raw Materials and Resources in Circular Economy
- Lecture 4: Design for Circular Economy
- Lecture 5: Biotechnology & Bioprocesses enabling circular (bio)economy
- Lecture 6 & 7: Barriers to Circular Economy
- Lecture 8: Lecture of the student's choice e.g. Business Model Canvas or Individual Sustainability
Methods
Flipped Classroom, Inquiry-Based Learning (Forschendes Lernen), Facilitated Discussions (Moderierte Diskussion), Peer-Learning, Collaborative Learning (Kollaboratives Lernen), Field Visit to metabolon (Reallabor), Role-play (Rollenspiel), Reflexivity (Reflexives Denken), Student-led Teaching