Industrial Ecology And Sustainable Engineering(IND344)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND344 | Industrial Ecology And Sustainable Engineering | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | İlke BEREKETLİ ZAFEIRAKOPOULOS ibereketli@gsu.edu.tr (Email) Nazlı GÖKER MUTLU nagoker@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective |
In general, industrial ecology (IE) is a system based and multidisciplinary research field aiming to understand the complex behavior of integrated man/nature made systems. In particular, it consists of the evolution of the industrial processes from linear systems (open cycle) that transform the resources and the capital into waste, to closed systems that use waste as input to new processes. Whereas sustainable engineering (SE) consists of the responsible usage of the resources without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable engineering requires questioning the social, economic and environmental effects of engineering solutions in the sort and long term. As the negative effects of the existing economic development models are quite apparent today, this elective course is significant for our students to understand the environmental and social impacts of the engineering applications they will realize after their graduation. Within this context, the objectives of this course are: • To create awareness of effects of technological development on the environment and society. • To establish an understanding of the multidimensional sustainability concept and to show the students how they can measure the sustainability of the systems. • To enable students to evaluate the effects of a product design on the environment during its life-cycle. • To show students to they can design sustainable products |
| Content | Humanity and Technology, The Concept of Sustainability, IE and SE Concepts, Biological Ecology and Metabolic Analysis, Technology and Risk, Sustainable Engineering, Technological Product Development and Design for Environment and Sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment, Streamlining the LCA Process, Industrial Ecosystems, Modeling in Industrial Ecology, IE and SE in Developing Economies and the Corporation |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should acquire the following knowledge and skills: 1. Explain the importance of technology and technological systems 2. Explain the social and environmental implications of design, construction, operation, and management of technology systems 3. Understand and apply sustainability concepts in designs, product developments and processes 4. Understand issues and impacts associated with technology systems and emerging technologies at a broad cultural and geographic scale extending across urban, regional, national and global scales 5. Understand the role and responsibility of engineers in sustainable development 6. Identify and explain critical principles of complexity and complex systems 7. Be able to use these concepts and principles to explore a topic of their choice in a systemic and integrated way |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lecturing, Class discussion, Case studies, Problem solving, Collaborative learning, Question-Answer, Project |
| References |
1. Chang, N.B., “Systems Analysis for Sustainable Engineering: Theory and Applications”, McGraw-Hill, 2010. 2. Stasinopoulos, P., Smith, M.H., Hargroves, K.C., Desha C., “Whole System Design: An Integrated Approach to Sustainable Engineering, Earthscan Publications”, 2009. 3. Hendrickson, C., Lave, L., Matthews, H.S., “Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Goods and Services: an Input-Output Approach”, RFF Press, Washington, D.C., 2006. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Humanity and Technology |
| 2 | The Concept of Sustainability |
| 3 | IE and SE Concepts |
| 4 | Biological Ecology and Metabolic Analysis |
| 5 | Technology and Risk |
| 6 | Sustainable Engineering |
| 7 | Technological Product Development and Design for Environment and Sustainability |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Life Cycle Assessment |
| 10 | Streamlining the LCA Process |
| 11 | Industrial Ecosystems |
| 12 | Modeling in Industrial Ecology |
| 13 | IE and SE in Developing Economies and the Corporation |
| 14 | Project Presentations |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 0 | 60 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 0 | 40 |
| Toplam | 0 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 35 |
| Project | 1 | 25 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 2 | 60 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of basic sciences (math, physics, ...) and the main concepts of engineering | X | ||||
| 2 | Ability to combine the knowledge and skills to solve engineering problems and provide reliable solutions | X | ||||
| 3 | Ability to select and apply methods of analysis and modeling to ask, reformulate and solve the complex problems of industrial engineering | X | ||||
| 4 | Ability to conceptualize complex systems, processes or products under practical constraints to improve their performance, ability to use innovative methods of design | X | ||||
| 5 | Ability to design, select and apply methods and tools needed to solve problems related to the practice of industrial engineering, ability to use computer technology | X | ||||
| 6 | Ability to design experiments, collect and interpret data and analyze results | X | ||||
| 7 | Ability to work independently, ability to participate in working groups and have a multidisciplinary team spirit | X | ||||
| 8 | Ability to communicate effectively, ability to speak at least two foreign languages | X | ||||
| 9 | Awareness of the need for continuous improvement of lifelong learning, ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments to use the tools of information management | X | ||||
| 10 | Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility | X | ||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the concepts of professional life as "project management", "risk management" and "management of change" | X | ||||
| 12 | Knowledge on entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability | X | ||||
| 13 | Understanding of the effects of Industrial Engineering applications on global and social health, environment and safety. | X | ||||
| 14 | Knowledge of the problems of contemporary society | X | ||||
| 15 | Knowledge of the legal implications of the practice of industrial engineering | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Presentation | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 104 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 4.16 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 4 | ||