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327-2127-00L 2 Credits MSC D-MATL
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Sustainable Materials Management: Concepts, Methods and Principles

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Patrick Wäger, Rolf Widmer
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:14

Abstract

The aim of this course is to introduce important concepts, methods and principles for sustainable materials management and to critically reflect their possibilities and limitations. A particular focus will be laid on recycling issues.

Objective

Students develop a basic understanding of important concepts, methods and principles for sustainable materials management and become acquainted with their possibilites and limitations.

Content

The course consists of six lectures introducing concepts, methods and principles for a sustainable materials management (including, amongst others, material flow analysis, life cycle assessment, raw materials criticality evaluation), with a particular focus on recycling issues and exemplifications for materials relevant for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and emerging energy technologies.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
report and oral presentation

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Sustainable Materials Management: Concepts, Methods and Principles
  • Fri 13:45-15:30 (HCI J 8)
1 h weekly
exercise Sustainable Materials Management: Concepts, Methods and Principles
  • Fri 15:45-17:30 (HCI J 8)
1 h weekly

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