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Large Technical Systems and the Environment, 6 credits
Large Technical Systems and the Environment, 6 hp
TKMJ14
Main field of study
Energy and Environmental Engineering Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Joakim KrookDirector of studies or equivalent
Niclas SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 hRecommended self-study hours: 116 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6MIND | Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6MMEC | Mechanical Engineering, Master's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6MSUS | Sustainability Engineering and Management, Master's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Energy and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's Programme
- Mechanical Engineering, Master's Programme
- Sustainability Engineering and Management, Master's Programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Environmental science and a general knowledge of industry and large technical systems are beneficialIntended learning outcomes
In this course, the student will develop knowledge of modern environmental engineering. Emphasis is on new and established proactive solutions of environmental problems related to large technical systems. After the course, the student will be able to;
- explain how large technical systems influence the environment and discuss technical, economic and political implications in re-developing such systems.
- outline common mitigating measures used to minimise pollution of air and water and describe the role of such end-of-pipe technologies in modern environmental engineering.
- describe and, on a general level, reflect upon how different proactive strategies can contribute in limiting environmental impacts of the society’s use of materials and energy.
- together with other peer students gain a deeper insight in a current topic in the field of modern environmental technology, search for information on the topic and present it in writing.
Course content
The course covers different themes such as the emergence of environmental problems, environmental history, technical, organisational and environmental aspects of large technical systems with special emphasis on energy and waste management systems, traditional end-of-pipe technologies, system thinking and life cycle approaches in solving environmental problems.
Teaching and working methods
The course is based on lectures, seminars, assignments and study visits. A minor project work is part of the course as well.
Examination
| UPG2 | Active participation in seminars,assignments and study visit | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN2 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Building energy Systems, Energy systems analysis, Industrial ecology, Industrial energy systems, Management systems and sustainability, Resource efficient products, Environmental systems analysis-project course.
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingDirector of Studies or equivalent
Niclas SvenssonExaminer
Joakim KrookCourse website and other links
Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 hRecommended self-study hours: 116 h
Course literature
Kurskompendium bestående av utvalda vetenskapliga artiklar och bokkapitel.| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| UPG2 | Active participation in seminars,assignments and study visit | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN2 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
Kurskompendium bestående av utvalda vetenskapliga artiklar och bokkapitel.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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