Program Overview

Course Overview

The course MH2051, Circular Economy for Materials Processing, is a 7.5-credit course offered by the ITM/Materials Science and Engineering department at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

The course is based on six different themes:

1. Sustainable business and conditions for a circular economy
2. Materials and available resources (metals, ceramics, minerals, polymers, and organic materials)
3. Natural raw materials a. Exploration and environmental impact (metals and minerals) b. Mining and environmental impact (metals and minerals)
4. Processing and recycling of materials (all materials)
5. Design, manufacture, and use in a circular economy (all materials)
6. Recycling and reuse (polymers, ceramics, organic materials, and metals)

Intended Learning Outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain the different principles of circular economy and apply them to different materials.
• Explain how properties of different processes and different materials contribute to a circular economy.
• Holistically analyze how changes in processes and/or materials composition affect sustainability goals and the conditions for a circular economy.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently solve problems, as well as the ability to present the solution orally and in writing.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

At least 150 credits in technology.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• PRO3 - Seminar assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO4 - Project assignment, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Offered by

ITM/Materials Science and Engineering

Main field of study

Materials Science and Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Examiner

Bj—rn Glaser